2018 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · YF18 AXW
2018 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 35,954 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YF18 AXW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 35,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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YF18 AXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW X3 (YF18 AXW) between November 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
YF18 AXW Mileage History
- 09/11/202219,133 mi
- 05/06/202433,801 mi+14,668 mi
- 21/08/202535,954 mi+2,153 mi
Average of roughly 6,046 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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