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SP68 ZYW

2018 BMW X3

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,552 mi
Last recorded86,552 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP68 ZYW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 86,552 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 80,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section around flexy pipe and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff /box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 80,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre section between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder edge cut in few places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section around flexy pipe and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff /box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,742 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around diff/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 54,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 40,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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SP68 ZYW is a 2018 BMW X3 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SP68 ZYW, 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 SP68 ZYW registered?

SP68 ZYW is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2018.

Is SP68 ZYW safe to buy?

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