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B5 NPW

2018 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,325 mi
Last recorded45,325 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 NPW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 45,325 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 42,421 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 39,480 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 32,811 miles

Wiper blades juddering across screen

Pass 17 Mar 2022 25,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 18,538 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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B5 NPW is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 B5 NPW, 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 B5 NPW registered?

B5 NPW is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is B5 NPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 NPW 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.

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