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Y12 PDM

2018 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,185 mi
Last recorded91,185 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 PDM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 91,185 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 91,185 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 75,699 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 82,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 70,556 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 60,812 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 40,777 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,085 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 22,511 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 21,435 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 25,806 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 23,452 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 20,189 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 16,526 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 11,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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Y12 PDM is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y12 PDM, 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.

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What year was Y12 PDM registered?

Y12 PDM is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2018.

Is Y12 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y12 PDM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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