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BV68 NCJ

2018 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,747 mi
Last recorded154,747 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV68 NCJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 154,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF very worn, very pitted! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 154,553 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF very worn, very pitted! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 124,075 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split. doesnt let in dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 107,282 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 78,656 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))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 51,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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BV68 NCJ is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel 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 BV68 NCJ, 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 BV68 NCJ registered?

BV68 NCJ is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is BV68 NCJ safe to buy?

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