2019 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · E18 ODY
2019 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2019. Recorded mileage 35,401 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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E18 ODY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2025
- 35,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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E18 ODY 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 2019 BMW X3 (E18 ODY) between January 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 July 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: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
E18 ODY Mileage History
- 24/01/202320,387 mi
- 08/01/202426,140 mi+5,753 mi
- 10/01/202426,140 mi
- 12/12/202431,719 mi+5,579 mi
- 12/07/202535,401 mi+3,682 mi
Average of roughly 6,093 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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