2018 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · BB51 BOO
2018 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 88,759 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BB51 BOO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 88,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BB51 BOO 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 (BB51 BOO) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
BB51 BOO Mileage History
- 10/11/202354,176 mi
- 07/11/202473,462 mi+19,286 mi
- 08/11/202473,462 mi
- 18/07/202583,348 mi+9,886 mi
- 16/07/202688,759 mi+5,411 mi
Average of roughly 12,905 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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