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AV67 RUA

2018 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,999 mi
Last recorded55,999 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV67 RUA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 55,999 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 55,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 50,198 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 42,473 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 34,515 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 28,229 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 28,229 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 21,288 miles

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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AV67 RUA is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 AV67 RUA, 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 AV67 RUA?

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What year was AV67 RUA registered?

AV67 RUA is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 January 2018.

Is AV67 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV67 RUA 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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