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BJ03 ASH

2018 BMW 3 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,089 mi
Last recorded73,089 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ASH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 73,089 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,099 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 64,933 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 61,119 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 56,292 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 56,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed outer edges

nearside front tyre cut in tread no cord exposed

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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BJ03 ASH is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 BJ03 ASH, 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 BJ03 ASH registered?

BJ03 ASH is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 April 2018.

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The MOT history for BJ03 ASH 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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