2018 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · SJ68 AEY

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status with an improving trend in maintenance outcomes. The most recent inspection conducted on 29 May 2025 at 70,334 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating that any previous issues have been addressed. While the history shows two failures in prior years, the subsequent clean passes suggest the vehicle is currently being maintained to a standard that meets all regulatory requirements. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, approximately 8,800 miles per year. Between June 2023 at 48,755 miles and May 2024 at 58,492 miles, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles in a single year. The subsequent interval of 11,842 miles between the May 2024 and May 2025 tests shows regular use rather than long periods of standing stationary, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber-based components and seals. A buyer should focus on the specific nature of the failures in June 2023 and May 2024, as the record does not list the specific mechanical reasons for these rejects. Because the vehicle passed immediately after these failures, the faults likely related to consumable items such as light bulbs, wiper blades, or minor emissions irregularities. Given the age and mileage, a physical inspection should verify the front suspension assembly, specifically the control arm bushings and the condition of the brake discs, to ensure no new accelerated wear is developing that has not yet triggered an MOT advisory.