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SO18 XGS

2018 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,996 mi
Last recorded45,996 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO18 XGS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 45,996 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres around (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2025

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres around (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 37,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2023 28,084 miles

Offside Front Damage to bumper corner and trim

Pass 20 Apr 2022 19,713 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 12,292 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 12,292 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on edge and tyre cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on edge and tyre cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (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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SO18 XGS is a 2018 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

SO18 XGS is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 27 August 2018.

Is SO18 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO18 XGS 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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