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38 B

2019 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,876 mi
Last recorded169,876 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 3 Series40,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 B
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 169,876 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2025 147,297 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 123,715 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 104,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 103,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,211 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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38 B is a 2019 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,676 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 38 B, 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 7 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 38 B registered?

38 B is a 2019 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2019.

Is 38 B safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38 B shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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