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B1 JDJ

2018 BMW 3 Series

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,193 mi
Last recorded37,193 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 JDJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 37,193 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 31,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 26,621 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 26,621 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 21,387 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm inner bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 16,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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B1 JDJ is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B1 JDJ, 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 B1 JDJ registered?

B1 JDJ is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 October 2018.

Is B1 JDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 JDJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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