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BJ18 ZPL

2018 BMW 3 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,350 mi
Last recorded99,350 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 ZPL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 99,350 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 82,483 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 60,798 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 60,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 49,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 ZPL is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 BJ18 ZPL, 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 ZPL registered?

BJ18 ZPL is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 2018.

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