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88 OLS

2018 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,552 mi
Last recorded55,552 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 OLS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 55,552 miles

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

under body shields fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2025 49,131 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 42,642 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 36,464 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 29,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 22,809 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 22,809 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buried behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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88 OLS is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 88 OLS, 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

How do I check the history of 88 OLS?

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What year was 88 OLS registered?

88 OLS is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is 88 OLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 OLS 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.

Does 88 OLS have outstanding finance?

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