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18 CAB

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,167 mi
Last recorded22,167 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 CAB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 22,167 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2025 20,942 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 19,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 17,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 16,364 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 14,722 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 12,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 12,205 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 11,432 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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18 CAB is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 58,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 18 CAB, 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 10 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 18 CAB registered?

18 CAB is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is 18 CAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 CAB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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