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3 HCW

2018 BMW 2 Series

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,611 mi
Last recorded75,611 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 2 Series33,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 HCW
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 75,611 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 67,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 61,047 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 57,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 57,481 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2022 47,801 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,949 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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3 HCW is a 2018 BMW 2 Series in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 33,587 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 2 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 3 HCW?

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What year was 3 HCW registered?

3 HCW is a 2018 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is 3 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 HCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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