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BK18 TSO

2018 BMW 3 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,439 mi
Last recorded93,439 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 TSO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 93,439 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 84,111 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 72,910 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 61,944 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 44,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 44,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer 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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BK18 TSO is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in White 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 BK18 TSO, 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

How do I check the history of BK18 TSO?

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What year was BK18 TSO registered?

BK18 TSO is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 May 2018.

Is BK18 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 TSO 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.

Does BK18 TSO have outstanding finance?

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