2018 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · JO51 AKS
2018 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 35,638 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JO51 AKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 35,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JO51 AKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW X3 (JO51 AKS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JO51 AKS Mileage History
- 24/09/202225,882 mi
- 22/09/202328,425 mi+2,543 mi
- 21/09/202431,302 mi+2,877 mi
- 21/09/202431,302 mi
- 19/09/202535,638 mi+4,336 mi
Average of roughly 3,266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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