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C9 DMJ

2018 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,713 mi
Last recorded66,713 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 DMJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 66,713 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 59,121 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 59,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 54,689 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 48,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation on f/brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 27,453 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 7 Sep 2021 27,453 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking from brake caliper bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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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C9 DMJ is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C9 DMJ, 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 C9 DMJ registered?

C9 DMJ is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 September 2018.

Is C9 DMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 DMJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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