2018 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · X8 JBO
2018 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 60,846 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X8 JBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 60,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X8 JBO 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 (X8 JBO) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
X8 JBO Mileage History
- 22/10/202259,982 mi
- 16/10/202344,334 mi-15,648 mi
- 21/10/202453,148 mi+8,814 mi
- 13/10/202560,846 mi+7,698 mi
Average of roughly 290 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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