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C1 BTE

2018 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,526 mi
Last recorded45,526 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 BTE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 45,526 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low and cracking

Offside Rear tyre getting low and cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2025 37,699 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 39,879 miles

Front pads getting low

Rear pads low

Pass 24 Jul 2024 28,187 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on Front pads getting low

Fail 24 Jul 2024 28,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light on Front pads getting low

Pass 7 May 2024 27,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 34,207 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 19,613 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 27,020 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre getting low

covers under car

Pass 12 May 2022 14,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (1.6mm limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (1.6mm limit) and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (1.6mm limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 20,546 miles

Rear 2x childrens seat in rear

Rear both rear tyres near limit

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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C1 BTE is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C1 BTE, 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 C1 BTE registered?

C1 BTE is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2018.

Is C1 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 BTE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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