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B13 NBS

2018 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,318 mi
Last recorded37,318 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 NBS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 37,318 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 34,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 28,464 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 19,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 17,436 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 14,140 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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B13 NBS is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B13 NBS, 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 B13 NBS registered?

B13 NBS is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is B13 NBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 NBS shows 6 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 B13 NBS have outstanding finance?

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