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S3 EDF

2018 BMW 318

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,730 mi
Last recorded43,730 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 31845,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 EDF
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 43,730 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 37,725 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 32,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 32,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 24,787 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 16,501 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres worn smooth on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 16,464 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres worn smooth on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 11,310 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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S3 EDF is a 2018 BMW 318 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 45,171 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 EDF registered?

S3 EDF is a 2018 BMW 318, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is S3 EDF safe to buy?

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