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EW18 LAP

2023 BMW 3 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,895 mi
Last recorded20,895 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW18 LAP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 20,895 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 20,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2026 66,687 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three ()

Fail 18 Feb 2026 66,685 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three ()

Pass 21 Feb 2025 59,979 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 55,593 miles

rear seatbelts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2023 52,842 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 48,311 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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EW18 LAP is a 2023 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EW18 LAP, 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 3 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EW18 LAP registered?

EW18 LAP is a 2023 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 July 2023.

Is EW18 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EW18 LAP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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