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B3 BLP

2026 BMW 3 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

116,314 mi
Last recorded116,314 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BLP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 116,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2024 112,491 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 108,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 105,254 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 100,501 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 95,729 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,006 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,643 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,595 miles

offside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 10 Jul 2017 72,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2016 62,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,509 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B3 BLP is a 2026 BMW 3 Series in Black. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B3 BLP, 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 0 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 B3 BLP registered?

B3 BLP is a 2026 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 June 2026.

Is B3 BLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 BLP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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