2018 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · LJ68 SDO
2018 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 91,910 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ68 SDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 91,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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LJ68 SDO 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 (LJ68 SDO) between August 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
LJ68 SDO Mileage History
- 18/08/202371,522 mi
- 15/11/202474,591 mi+3,069 mi
- 31/03/202575,325 mi+734 mi
- 25/06/202575,340 mi+15 mi
- 25/06/202691,910 mi+16,570 mi
Average of roughly 7,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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