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K18 SHV

1999 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,787 mi
Last recorded109,787 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 3109,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 SHV
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 109,787 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 109,552 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 108,930 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 108,682 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 108,321 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 106,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 105,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all pipes at rack (2.3.2)

soundproofing adrift and rubbing on gearbox/prop shaft flange

Fail 25 Apr 2018 105,243 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure and retaining clip missing (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all pipes at rack (2.3.2)

soundproofing adrift and rubbing on gearbox/prop shaft flange

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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K18 SHV is a 1999 BMW 3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 109,111 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K18 SHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K18 SHV?

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What year was K18 SHV registered?

K18 SHV is a 1999 BMW 3, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is K18 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 SHV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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