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BL18 EKE

2018 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,487 mi
Last recorded89,487 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 EKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 89,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 78,583 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2024 78,576 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 68,773 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 60,580 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 53,729 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,127 miles

Offside Front 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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BL18 EKE is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL18 EKE, 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 BL18 EKE registered?

BL18 EKE is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is BL18 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL18 EKE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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