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AF18 OBV

2018 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,131 mi
Last recorded116,131 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 OBV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 116,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 113,703 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 106,681 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 98,790 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 91,684 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 91,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 83,691 miles

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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AF18 OBV is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 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 AF18 OBV, 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

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What year was AF18 OBV registered?

AF18 OBV is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is AF18 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 OBV 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.

Does AF18 OBV have outstanding finance?

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