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BK18 APU

2018 BMW 3 Series

Orange Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,700 mi
Last recorded113,700 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 APU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 113,700 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 101,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,166 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 80,686 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 71,081 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (Clicks On Full Lock) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle Has Covers/Trays Fitted, Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 3 Jul 2021 58,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount bearing rough (5.3.3 (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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BK18 APU is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK18 APU, 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 BK18 APU registered?

BK18 APU is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 July 2018.

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