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A3 BAX

2018 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,768 mi
Last recorded98,768 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BAX
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 98,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 82,212 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 66,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 48,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicator close to disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 48,686 miles

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

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Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicator close to disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 35,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 29,427 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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A3 BAX is a 2018 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,880 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 BAX registered?

A3 BAX is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is A3 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 BAX 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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