2018 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · MM68 AAA

The June 2026 test at 76,048 miles returned a clean pass with no defects or advisories, confirming the X3 meets minimum roadworthiness standards today. The maintenance trend appears stable; the only recent blemish was a tyre failure in July 2025 that was rectified before the retest, and the suspension bush wear noted in 2023 has not reappeared as an advisory since. Mileage accumulation has been consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 9,500 miles per year overall, though the last twelve months show a sharper rise to about 14,300 miles between the July 2025 and June 2026 tests. Annual tests have been carried out on schedule each September or July, with no unexplained gaps in the record. A buyer should focus inspection on the front suspension arms and their mounting bushes, which were flagged as worn on both sides in September 2023 at 45,110 miles; although subsequent tests recorded no further mention, the components may be approaching the end of their service life. The front tyres also warrant close scrutiny — the nearside unit suffered a deep cut to the cords and the offside showed perishing in mid-2025, so sidewall integrity and tread depth should be verified against the current mileage. No structural corrosion or brake binding has been recorded at any test, and emissions have passed without comment throughout. The clean latest certificate suggests the previous owner addressed the tyre issue promptly, but the suspension advisory history means a thorough underbody check for play in the control arm joints remains prudent before purchase.