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BJ18 WFM

2018 BMW 3 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,786 mi
Last recorded92,786 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 WFM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 92,786 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 82,566 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 68,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 52,520 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 52,460 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2022 42,094 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 41,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 31,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 31,000 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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BJ18 WFM is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ18 WFM, 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 BJ18 WFM registered?

BJ18 WFM is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 June 2018.

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