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955 BHW

2018 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,698 mi
Last recorded50,698 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration955 BHW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 50,698 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2026 87,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 87,609 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 46,360 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 82,117 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2024 37,656 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 37,391 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2024 75,328 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

child seats fitted in rear seat

Pass 7 Jun 2023 25,972 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 68,508 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 13,426 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 62,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 12,616 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 54,451 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 47,500 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 38,094 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 35,086 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 35,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 31,804 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 28,113 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,783 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 21,106 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 17,545 miles

both front tyres wearing outside edge

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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955 BHW is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 955 BHW, 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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955 BHW is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2018.

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