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BA18 NBF

2018 BMW 3 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,379 mi
Last recorded147,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 NBF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 147,379 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2026 147,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2025 132,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 124,001 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 122,141 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 119,983 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 96,616 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 96,362 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,262 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 64,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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BA18 NBF is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BA18 NBF, 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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BA18 NBF is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 August 2018.

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