2018 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · ED52 BKR
2018 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jan 2018. Recorded mileage 68,137 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ED52 BKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 68,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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ED52 BKR 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 (ED52 BKR) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
ED52 BKR Mileage History
- 22/09/202237,368 mi
- 18/09/202344,360 mi+6,992 mi
- 17/09/202450,378 mi+6,018 mi
- 17/09/202558,201 mi+7,823 mi
- 21/09/202668,137 mi+9,936 mi
Average of roughly 7,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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