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OY18 OTU

2018 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,264 mi
Last recorded40,264 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY18 OTU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 40,264 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 40,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking and has slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2025 37,903 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 35,421 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2023 32,832 miles

Front windscreen has stone chip but not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 20 Apr 2023 32,832 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))

Front windscreen has stone chip but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 6 Apr 2022 29,101 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2021 26,889 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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OY18 OTU is a 2018 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY18 OTU, 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 OY18 OTU registered?

OY18 OTU is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is OY18 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY18 OTU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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