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CF18 HBP

2018 BMW 3 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,091 mi
Last recorded90,091 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF18 HBP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 90,091 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 80,156 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 65,806 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal on rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 55,878 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 55,878 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 46,692 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 35,395 miles

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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CF18 HBP is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CF18 HBP, 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 CF18 HBP registered?

CF18 HBP is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 July 2018.

Is CF18 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF18 HBP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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