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F4 BAY

2026 BMW 3 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,128 mi
Last recorded44,128 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 BAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 44,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 39,445 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 35,129 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 31,322 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 29,733 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 29,094 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 28,194 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 28,194 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 26,074 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 26,073 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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F4 BAY is a 2026 BMW 3 Series in Black. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F4 BAY, 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

How do I check the history of F4 BAY?

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What year was F4 BAY registered?

F4 BAY is a 2026 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 April 2026.

Is F4 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F4 BAY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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