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SM68 SYT

2018 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,280 mi
Last recorded58,280 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM68 SYT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 58,280 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 52,941 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 41,877 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 41,877 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))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 31,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre feathered outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre light wear outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2021 21,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have scoring & corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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SM68 SYT is a 2018 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM68 SYT, 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 SM68 SYT registered?

SM68 SYT is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2018.

Is SM68 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM68 SYT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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