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BC18 MFO

2018 BMW 3 Series

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,885 mi
Last recorded44,885 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 MFO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 44,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 22,514 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Aug 2024 22,514 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 14,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Apr 2022 7,516 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 5,979 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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BC18 MFO is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol 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 BC18 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

BC18 MFO is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 August 2018.

Is BC18 MFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC18 MFO 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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