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SW18 TZB

2018 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

41,325 mi
Last recorded41,325 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 TZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 41,325 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 38,150 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear sidewalls worn , cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 38,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear sidewalls worn , cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 32,517 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 27,963 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 27,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 22,268 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 15,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front 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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SW18 TZB 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 SW18 TZB, 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 SW18 TZB registered?

SW18 TZB is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is SW18 TZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 TZB 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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