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P5 SDU

2018 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,898 mi
Last recorded83,898 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 SDU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 83,898 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 81,444 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 78,608 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 78,587 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 a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 65,523 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 52,157 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 38,216 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

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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P5 SDU is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black 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 P5 SDU, 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 P5 SDU registered?

P5 SDU is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 28 February 2018.

Is P5 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 SDU 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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