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BC18 MEV

2018 BMW 3 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,222 mi
Last recorded56,222 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 MEV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 56,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 49,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 43,190 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 36,012 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 32,283 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BC18 MEV is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC18 MEV, 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 BC18 MEV registered?

BC18 MEV is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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