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YY18 SZW

2018 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,496 mi
Last recorded85,496 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 SZW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 85,496 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 73,905 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 60,302 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 47,962 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 37,075 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 25,860 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 25,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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YY18 SZW is a 2018 BMW X3 in White 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 YY18 SZW, 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 YY18 SZW registered?

YY18 SZW is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2018.

Is YY18 SZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY18 SZW 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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