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C20 JJH

2018 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests31 (29 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.5%

Mileage

45,053 mi
Last recorded45,053 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 JJH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

29 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 45,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2026 44,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 83,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres cracking

plastic sill covers fitted making sill examination impossible

Pass 28 Apr 2025 36,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 80,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2024 28,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 23,702 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 78,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 16,441 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 16,369 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 77,926 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 13,386 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,237 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 75,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,910 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,526 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 68,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 64,642 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,245 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,766 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 51,852 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,229 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,775 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,358 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,060 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,727 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,608 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,528 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 23,606 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AND O/S/F TREADS WORN LOW

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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C20 JJH is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.5%.

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 C20 JJH, 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 C20 JJH registered?

C20 JJH is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is C20 JJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 JJH shows 31 tests with a 93.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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