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YW18 LZJ

2018 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,144 mi
Last recorded73,144 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW18 LZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 73,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 62,264 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 62,227 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 49,520 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts bald outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 37,377 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 27,275 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 24,250 miles

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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YW18 LZJ is a 2018 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YW18 LZJ, 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 YW18 LZJ registered?

YW18 LZJ is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is YW18 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW18 LZJ 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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