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SB18 ULT

2018 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,222 mi
Last recorded98,222 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB18 ULT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 98,222 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 85,845 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,768 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 64,671 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres low tread inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 64,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres low tread inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 53,382 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 37,100 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Both Sides (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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SB18 ULT is a 2018 BMW X3 in Silver 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 SB18 ULT, 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 SB18 ULT registered?

SB18 ULT is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is SB18 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB18 ULT 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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