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2018 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,888 mi
Last recorded48,888 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration278 ML
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 48,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 38,228 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 26,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 21,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 15,309 miles

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

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

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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278 ML is a 2018 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 278 ML, 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.

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278 ML is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is 278 ML safe to buy?

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