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SO18 PHX

2018 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,955 mi
Last recorded149,955 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO18 PHX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 149,955 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 129,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 110,646 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 87,538 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 87,538 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,195 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 43,591 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 43,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracking inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking inbetween treads worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inbetween treads worn inner edge

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 PHX is a 2018 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc 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 PHX, 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 SO18 PHX registered?

SO18 PHX is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 23 August 2018.

Is SO18 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO18 PHX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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