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BG63 GUN

2018 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,345 mi
Last recorded127,345 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 GUN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 127,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 115,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 91,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,444 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 78,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 66,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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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BG63 GUN is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG63 GUN, 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 BG63 GUN registered?

BG63 GUN is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BG63 GUN safe to buy?

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