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SO18 LTY

2018 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,078 mi
Last recorded54,078 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO18 LTY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 54,078 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 41,395 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2024 29,678 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 29,675 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 25,947 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushing on nsf and osf forward most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 25,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45r20 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushing on nsf and osf forward most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 21,076 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 16,520 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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SO18 LTY is a 2018 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 SO18 LTY, 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 SO18 LTY registered?

SO18 LTY is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is SO18 LTY safe to buy?

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