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BR18 NTG

2018 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,405 mi
Last recorded108,405 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR18 NTG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 108,405 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 108,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 101,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 92,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 84,030 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 72,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 72,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 59,043 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 59,043 miles

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

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 NTG is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BR18 NTG, 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 NTG registered?

BR18 NTG is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 May 2018.

Is BR18 NTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR18 NTG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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