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SO18 ZLY

2018 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,953 mi
Last recorded127,953 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO18 ZLY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 127,953 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 127,953 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 123,402 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 119,624 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 103,611 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 83,686 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,927 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 ZLY is a 2018 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc 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 SO18 ZLY, 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

How do I check the history of SO18 ZLY?

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What year was SO18 ZLY registered?

SO18 ZLY is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 3 August 2018.

Is SO18 ZLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO18 ZLY 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.

Does SO18 ZLY have outstanding finance?

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