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426 YXV

2018 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,980 mi
Last recorded54,980 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration426 YXV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 54,980 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 44,314 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 32,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2022 23,761 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 23,758 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 23,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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426 YXV is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 426 YXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 426 YXV registered?

426 YXV is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is 426 YXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 426 YXV 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.

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