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3 DEX

2018 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,338 mi
Last recorded57,338 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DEX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 57,338 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 57,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 95,286 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 56,101 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 56,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 85,882 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 54,307 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 72,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 51,978 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,407 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 50,881 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,278 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 49,607 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 49,607 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,369 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 46,558 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 45,182 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,877 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 41,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,785 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,519 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 35,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 31,678 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,678 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2011 26,792 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,179 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 22,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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3 DEX is a 2018 BMW 118 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2018 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,169 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 DEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 3 DEX registered?

3 DEX is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is 3 DEX safe to buy?

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