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A8 FNR

2018 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,162 mi
Last recorded81,162 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FNR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 81,162 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 81,162 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2025 42,481 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 65,956 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 34,320 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 59,463 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 29,244 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 53,333 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 20,819 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 52,428 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,748 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 50,923 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 50,923 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 45,040 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 45,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side "DEEP CRACKS TYRES " (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS lamp on

Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,185 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 36,185 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 29,013 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 29,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 24,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 24,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A8 FNR is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A8 FNR, 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 A8 FNR registered?

A8 FNR is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is A8 FNR safe to buy?

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