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101 SP

2018 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,971 mi
Last recorded83,971 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration101 SP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 83,971 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 58,520 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 48,708 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 48,707 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 34,404 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 25,505 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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101 SP is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 44,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 101 SP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 101 SP?

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What year was 101 SP registered?

101 SP is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 November 2018.

Is 101 SP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 101 SP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 101 SP have outstanding finance?

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