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BA18 OJX

2018 BMW 3 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,509 mi
Last recorded78,509 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 OJX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 78,509 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 68,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 61,424 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 51,410 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 42,043 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 28,720 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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BA18 OJX is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 BA18 OJX, 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 BA18 OJX registered?

BA18 OJX is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 August 2018.

Is BA18 OJX safe to buy?

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