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BY02 RYN

2018 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,708 mi
Last recorded80,708 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY02 RYN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 80,708 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 80,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Nov 2025 140,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light missing

Slight damage to front bumper

Fail 6 Nov 2025 140,992 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light missing

Slight damage to front bumper

Pass 4 Mar 2025 74,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 116,805 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 116,803 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 69,006 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tpms light is on

Pass 2 Nov 2023 92,623 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 90,177 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 60,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 86,994 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 83,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 26,288 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 81,330 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 74,108 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2018 65,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 57,107 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust down pipe to exhaust system clamp cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 28,061 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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BY02 RYN is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BY02 RYN, 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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BY02 RYN is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 June 2018.

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The MOT history for BY02 RYN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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