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MS08 NOV

2018 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,499 mi
Last recorded60,499 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS08 NOV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 60,499 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2026 190,309 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 54,580 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 166,716 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 41,738 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 142,680 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 62,989 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 128,770 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 33,227 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 111,416 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 27,550 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,563 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 106,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,492 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,171 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,192 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,468 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,432 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,291 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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MS08 NOV is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MS08 NOV, 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 MS08 NOV registered?

MS08 NOV is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 January 2018.

Is MS08 NOV safe to buy?

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