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YL18 MWE

2018 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,365 mi
Last recorded44,365 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 MWE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 44,365 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 38,493 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 31,791 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 26,701 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 26,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2022 20,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 12,054 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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YL18 MWE is a 2018 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 38,556 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL18 MWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL18 MWE registered?

YL18 MWE is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is YL18 MWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 MWE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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