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54 RAY

2018 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,893 mi
Last recorded50,893 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 RAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 50,893 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 43,484 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 36,232 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 29,045 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 25,164 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 18,293 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 18,275 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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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54 RAY is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in White 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 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 54 RAY, 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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What year was 54 RAY registered?

54 RAY is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 February 2018.

Is 54 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 54 RAY 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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