2018 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · VU18 NBK
2018 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2018. Recorded mileage 45,172 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU18 NBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 45,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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VU18 NBK 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 (VU18 NBK) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VU18 NBK Mileage History
- 11/03/202314,648 mi
- 02/03/202426,631 mi+11,983 mi
- 02/03/202426,631 mi
- 14/03/202536,865 mi+10,234 mi
- 14/03/202645,172 mi+8,307 mi
Average of roughly 10,144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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