2018 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · F5 JMA
2018 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 75,338 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F5 JMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 75,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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F5 JMA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW X3 (F5 JMA) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
F5 JMA Mileage History
- 31/10/202354,594 mi
- 03/10/202464,715 mi+10,121 mi
- 23/10/202575,330 mi+10,615 mi
- 24/10/202575,338 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 10,470 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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