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MNW 698

2026 BMW 3 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,547 mi
Last recorded199,547 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNW 698
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 199,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all brake hose ferrules covered in grease

covers fitted too outer sills

under side of vehicle partly covered

Pass 1 Oct 2024 183,366 miles

Both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 168,068 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Sep 2023 168,068 miles

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

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2022 156,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe joining flexible hose slightly corroded

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

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sill panels covered

Fail 2 Nov 2022 156,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe joining flexible hose slightly corroded

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

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sill panels covered

Pass 4 Nov 2021 139,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,873 miles

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

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

covers fitted under vehicle

sill panels covered

Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 81,537 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 63,769 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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MNW 698 is a 2026 BMW 3 Series in Grey. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MNW 698, 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.

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MNW 698 is a 2026 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 April 2026.

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