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A5 FGV

2018 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,829 mi
Last recorded69,829 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FGV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 69,829 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 68,030 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 62,681 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 47,174 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 37,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 31,535 miles

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

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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A5 FGV is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 FGV, 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 A5 FGV registered?

A5 FGV is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 2018.

Is A5 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FGV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 FGV have outstanding finance?

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