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AF68 VEX

2018 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,749 mi
Last recorded92,749 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF68 VEX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 92,749 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 83,144 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 83,133 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 73,056 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 65,304 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 55,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 55,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/40 R19 Eagle F1 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35 R19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 32,503 miles

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

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

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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AF68 VEX is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF68 VEX, 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 AF68 VEX registered?

AF68 VEX is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is AF68 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF68 VEX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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