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A7 BAM

2018 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,013 mi
Last recorded48,013 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BAM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 48,013 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 40,467 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 31,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 24,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 15,704 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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A7 BAM is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 A7 BAM, 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 A7 BAM registered?

A7 BAM is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 2018.

Is A7 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 BAM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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