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BR18 NCB

2018 BMW 3 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,374 mi
Last recorded78,374 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR18 NCB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 78,374 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 70,396 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 70,392 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 57,365 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 55,943 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 47,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm also badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 47,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm also badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 23,131 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 16,967 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))

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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BR18 NCB is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BR18 NCB, 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 BR18 NCB registered?

BR18 NCB is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is BR18 NCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR18 NCB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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