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BK18 LKL

2018 BMW 3 Series

Orange Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,045 mi
Last recorded109,045 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 109,045 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 98,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 80,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 66,550 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 66,034 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 46,831 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 46,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 38,869 miles

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 LKL is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK18 LKL, 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 BK18 LKL registered?

BK18 LKL is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2018.

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