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BMW 3 Registrations by Year

There are 341 BMW 3 registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.

There are 341 BMW 3 registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1971 to 2019.

More were registered in 2014 than any other year (56 vehicles).

MOT pass rates range from 70.5% for 2000 cars up to 86.1% for 2014 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.

76.9%

MOT pass rate

341

On UK roads

82,504

Median mileage

53 yr

Typical lifespan

Browse BMW 3 registrations by year

34 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.

56 plates 86.1% pass 53,025 mi

18 plates 86.8% pass 63,933 mi

11 plates 83.0% pass 78,694 mi

8 plates 82.8% pass 63,881 mi

15 plates 71.3% pass 98,400 mi

11 plates 77.6% pass 81,488 mi

12 plates 78.1% pass 100,060 mi

23 plates 79.3% pass 94,924 mi

9 plates 83.9% pass 123,625 mi

12 plates 70.7% pass 89,650 mi

13 plates 74.3% pass 82,644 mi

14 plates 74.9% pass 82,121 mi

18 plates 71.9% pass 86,530 mi

25 plates 71.4% pass 85,456 mi

23 plates 70.5% pass 97,932 mi

22 plates 74.1% pass 109,111 mi

6 plates 63.4% pass 105,102 mi

11 plates 84.5% pass 42,353 mi

BMW 3 registrations — frequently asked questions

How many BMW 3s are there in the UK?

There are 341 BMW 3 registrations on record across model years 1971 to 2019.

Which year had the most BMW 3s registered?

2014 — 56 BMW 3s were registered that year, more than any other.

What is the average mileage of a BMW 3?

The typical BMW 3 has covered around 82,504 miles.

Which BMW 3 year is most reliable?

Based on MOT data, the 2014 BMW 3 has the highest pass rate at 86.1%.

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