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BYZ 5287

2018 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

276,329 mi
Last recorded276,329 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYZ 5287
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 276,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 66,276 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2024 258,893 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 56,324 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 248,315 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,299 miles

Offside rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Aug 2023 45,297 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Oct 2022 219,535 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 34,542 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 200,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 17 Aug 2021 27,079 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread and 2mm on edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 174,538 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 156,627 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 150,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2017 146,877 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 130,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 107,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2014 95,661 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre weraing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2013 89,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,349 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,136 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2011 76,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r shock absober sightly leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,501 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,382 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 41,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BYZ 5287 is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYZ 5287, 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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BYZ 5287 is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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