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C18 MGB

2018 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,390 mi
Last recorded70,390 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 MGB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 70,390 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 63,191 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 59,242 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 48,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 34,890 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 33,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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C18 MGB is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C18 MGB, 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 C18 MGB registered?

C18 MGB is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 March 2018.

Is C18 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 MGB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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