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AF54 ALA

2018 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,239 mi
Last recorded31,239 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ALA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 31,239 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 28,114 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 23,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 20,098 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 15,067 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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AF54 ALA is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AF54 ALA, 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 AF54 ALA?

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What year was AF54 ALA registered?

AF54 ALA is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 October 2018.

Is AF54 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 ALA 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 AF54 ALA have outstanding finance?

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