2018 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MD02 MAD
2018 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2018. Recorded mileage 66,141 miles. MOT valid until 23 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD02 MAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 66,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD02 MAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 3 Series (MD02 MAD) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
MD02 MAD Mileage History
- 08/05/202441,363 mi
- 08/05/202441,363 mi
- 23/05/202551,506 mi+10,143 mi
- 12/05/202666,140 mi+14,634 mi
- 13/05/202666,141 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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