2018 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · MD18 ABN

The 2025‑11‑06 MOT at 100,988 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness. Previous failure on 2024‑11‑07 at 82,338 miles involved tyre defects, but the subsequent 2025 test shows those issues have been corrected, indicating an improving maintenance record. The 2018 model’s 100,988 miles equate to roughly 12,600 miles per year, a rate higher than typical for a vehicle of this age. Mileage increments show rapid accumulation: from 2021 (40,286) to 2022 (51,115) the vehicle covered 10,829 miles in one year, and from 2022 to 2023 it rose to 68,731 miles, an increase of 17,616 miles. The 2023‑2024 interval added 13,607 miles, and the 2024‑2025 interval added 18,650 miles, confirming sustained high usage. Earlier years displayed smaller yearly gains, suggesting periods of reduced driving before the recent acceleration. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear suspension components, particularly the shock absorbers that displayed light oil misting in the 2023 test, to verify that seals remain intact and that bushes are not worn. The 2023 record also noted thin rear brake pads and edge‑worn tyres, so the condition of the brake discs, calipers and tyre tread must be examined on site. Edge wear and ply exposure on the rear tyres may indicate mis‑alignment or compromised suspension geometry, warranting a detailed check of wheel alignment and suspension bushes. Finally, the tester flagged no structural rust or exhaust defects in any test, but a visual inspection for corrosion around the wheel arches and chassis remains advisable. Given the latest clean MOT, the vehicle meets current roadworthiness standards, yet the high annual mileage and recurring suspension and brake indicators merit close scrutiny. If the shocks, brakes and tyres are found to be in good order, the car can be considered mechanically sound despite its age and mileage. Otherwise, unresolved wear could translate into increased maintenance costs soon after purchase.