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8 SLJ

2018 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,814 mi
Last recorded66,814 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 SLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 66,814 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2024 51,955 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 17 Aug 2023 40,291 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 31,228 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 22,381 miles

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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8 SLJ is a 2018 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8 SLJ, 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 8 SLJ registered?

8 SLJ is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is 8 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 SLJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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