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C4 VLS

2018 BMW 3 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,030 mi
Last recorded56,030 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 VLS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 56,030 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2024 55,195 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 54,004 miles

under trays fitted

wet test rain

Pass 26 Oct 2022 52,935 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,600 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

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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C4 VLS is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C4 VLS, 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 C4 VLS registered?

C4 VLS is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is C4 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 VLS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C4 VLS have outstanding finance?

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