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BO53 PRV

2018 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,808 mi
Last recorded72,808 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 PRV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 72,808 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 72,630 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 57,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (285/30R20) tyre also devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (285/30R20) tyre also devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to de-laminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 64,820 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 64,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Indicator repeater (on wing mirror) innoperable (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad warning on dash, but brake pads in good condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn but not dangerously (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear differential leaking oil from OSR seal but not dangerously

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2mm, close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 48,698 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 49,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 38,575 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 30,277 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 29,063 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 28,196 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 22,590 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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BO53 PRV is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BO53 PRV, 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 BO53 PRV registered?

BO53 PRV is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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The MOT history for BO53 PRV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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