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BU68 FHW

2018 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,222 mi
Last recorded99,222 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU68 FHW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 99,222 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 84,091 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Brake reaction arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 68,941 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,709 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 38,471 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 38,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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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BU68 FHW is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BU68 FHW, 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

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What year was BU68 FHW registered?

BU68 FHW is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 October 2018.

Is BU68 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU68 FHW 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.

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