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B20 MJY

2018 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,785 mi
Last recorded39,785 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 MJY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 39,785 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 39,776 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2024 30,334 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 24,930 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 23,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, also has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 20,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 16,236 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 16,236 miles

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

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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B20 MJY 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 B20 MJY, 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 B20 MJY registered?

B20 MJY is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 January 2018.

Is B20 MJY safe to buy?

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