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BF18 AYB

2018 BMW 3 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,479 mi
Last recorded167,479 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 AYB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 167,479 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 156,554 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 141,299 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 115,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 113,212 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 112,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 86,125 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 46,920 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 23,437 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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BF18 AYB is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BF18 AYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF18 AYB registered?

BF18 AYB is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 2018.

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