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PW17 SMW

2018 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,360 mi
Last recorded66,360 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW17 SMW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 66,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 66,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 56,689 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 48,408 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 39,635 miles

Small chip in lower centre screen

Fail 21 Sep 2022 39,524 miles

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

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

Small chip in lower centre screen

Pass 22 Sep 2021 28,016 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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PW17 SMW is a 2018 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PW17 SMW, 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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What year was PW17 SMW registered?

PW17 SMW is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is PW17 SMW safe to buy?

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