2018 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RU08 ARD
2018 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 54,874 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RU08 ARD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2026
- 54,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RU08 ARD Mileage History
- 29/08/202341,031 mi
- 30/08/202447,804 mi+6,773 mi
- 11/09/202552,095 mi+4,291 mi
- 12/09/202552,117 mi+22 mi
- 09/09/202654,874 mi+2,757 mi
Average of roughly 4,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RU08 ARD 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 (RU08 ARD) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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