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AD59 ELS

2018 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,851 mi
Last recorded56,851 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 ELS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 56,851 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 50,674 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 45,434 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratch in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 40,012 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 29,787 miles

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

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

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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AD59 ELS is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 AD59 ELS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD59 ELS?

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What year was AD59 ELS registered?

AD59 ELS is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 2018.

Is AD59 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 ELS 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.

Does AD59 ELS have outstanding finance?

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