2018 BMW 2 Series 3.0L Petrol · DX68 ODP
2018 BMW 2 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 45,166 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX68 ODP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 45,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX68 ODP 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 2 Series (DX68 ODP) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
DX68 ODP Mileage History
- 24/04/202329,552 mi
- 24/04/202329,565 mi+13 mi
- 20/11/202336,621 mi+7,056 mi
- 13/11/202442,036 mi+5,415 mi
- 25/11/202545,166 mi+3,130 mi
Average of roughly 6,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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