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BG68 XUL

2018 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,355 mi
Last recorded59,355 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG68 XUL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 59,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing smooth inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail/staple in the tyre tread. 3mm tread remaining in places

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 59,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing smooth inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail/staple in the tyre tread. 3mm tread remaining in places

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 52,674 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2025 52,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2024 44,922 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 37,825 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undercovers fitted.

Fail 17 Apr 2023 37,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 33,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 33,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 22,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BG68 XUL is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG68 XUL, 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 BG68 XUL registered?

BG68 XUL is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2018.

Is BG68 XUL safe to buy?

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