2018 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · N30 KAE
2018 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 98,410 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N30 KAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 98,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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N30 KAE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW X3 (N30 KAE) between August 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
N30 KAE Mileage History
- 02/08/202259,032 mi
- 17/07/202371,505 mi+12,473 mi
- 17/10/202478,563 mi+7,058 mi
- 29/09/202586,163 mi+7,600 mi
- 07/10/202698,410 mi+12,247 mi
Average of roughly 9,417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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