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BG18 NLA

2018 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,165 mi
Last recorded69,165 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 NLA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 69,165 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 69,165 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 54,307 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 41,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 19 y run flat just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 23,942 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 22,541 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 22,541 miles

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

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 9 Feb 2021 20,191 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

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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BG18 NLA is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG18 NLA, 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

How do I check the history of BG18 NLA?

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What year was BG18 NLA registered?

BG18 NLA is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BG18 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 NLA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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