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BA03 ADA

2018 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,473 mi
Last recorded84,473 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 ADA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 84,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 71,201 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 71,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 53,234 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 50,754 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 43,091 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both sides tyres on wear indicators. Bridgestone 255/35/R19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 35,718 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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BA03 ADA is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BA03 ADA, 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 BA03 ADA registered?

BA03 ADA is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 October 2018.

Is BA03 ADA safe to buy?

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