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SW18 TYY

2018 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,974 mi
Last recorded53,974 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 TYY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 53,974 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 48,844 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 40,842 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 28,832 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 20,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 15,236 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 15,236 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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SW18 TYY is a 2018 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 SW18 TYY, 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 SW18 TYY?

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What year was SW18 TYY registered?

SW18 TYY is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is SW18 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 TYY 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.

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