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YR68 XMW

2018 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,774 mi
Last recorded97,774 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR68 XMW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 97,774 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub-frame mount for rear diff splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 87,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 77,429 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,428 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 75,348 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 63,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 63,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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YR68 XMW is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR68 XMW, 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 YR68 XMW registered?

YR68 XMW is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2018.

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