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B94 GAV

2018 BMW 3 Series

Orange Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,880 mi
Last recorded76,880 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB94 GAV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 76,880 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 67,208 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 57,354 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 44,402 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 44,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 34,760 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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B94 GAV is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 B94 GAV, 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 B94 GAV registered?

B94 GAV is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 August 2018.

Is B94 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B94 GAV 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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