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OU18 XYP 2018 BMW 3 Series

  • Blue
  • Petrol
  • 1,499 cc
  • 79,821 miles

MOT history

No issues

MOT valid until 28 November 2026.

  • 6Tests
  • 6Passed
  • 0Failed
  • 2Advisories
  1. 31 Oct 2025 Pass 79,821 mi No advisories
  2. 14 Nov 2024 Pass 64,203 mi No advisories
  3. 17 Nov 2023 Pass 53,240 mi 2 advisories

    Advisories

    • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Show 3 earlier tests
  1. 29 Nov 2022 Pass 43,096 mi No advisories
  2. 1 Feb 2022 Pass 35,672 mi No advisories
  3. 4 Mar 2021 Pass 26,716 mi No advisories

BMW 3 Series MOT facts

76%first-time pass rate, 2025
82.5%Aged 6 to 10 years, like this one

3.7 points above the 72.3% average for all cars. From 478,900 BMW 3 Series MOT tests in 2025.

Most common failure area Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 24% of its MOT failures
BMW 3 Series reliability and MOT data

Tax & emissions

Road tax

Attention

Tax was due on 1 Oct 2026 and may since have been renewed.

Estimated road tax£200 a year

Standard rate for cars registered from April 2017 · 2026/27 rates. Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year for 5 years. List price is not held on the DVLA record, so it is not included here.

ULEZ status

No issues

ULEZ compliant.

Euro status
Euro 6 or newer
Fuel
Petrol
Year built
2018
First registered
March 2018

Vehicle details

Make
BMW
Model
318
Colour
Blue
Fuel
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First registered
March 2018
CO₂ emissions
122 g/km
Latest V5C issued
27 Apr 2026

Outstanding finance

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1 in 4 cars has outstanding finance. While money is owed, the car belongs to the lender, who can take it back even after it has been sold.

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Mileage history

79,821 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025
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Recorded mileage at 6 MOT tests, from 26,716 miles on 4 Mar 2021 to 79,821 miles on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer readings as recorded at each MOT test.

No issues

No mileage discrepancies found in MOT records.

Theft check

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Around 150 cars are stolen across the UK every day. Make sure OU18 XYP isn’t one of them.

Currently recorded as stolen
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Previously recorded as stolen
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Safety recalls

Attention

Safety recalls may affect this vehicle.

  1. 1 Recall R/2025/349 Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)

    Defect: Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

    Remedy: Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

  2. 2 Recall R/2025/405 Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect: For affected vehicles there is a concern involving water ingress and corrosion to the starter motor for where a short circuit cannot be ruled out. It is strongly recommended to park the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings until the repair has been carried out.

    Remedy: Replacement of the starter motor.

  3. 3 Recall R/2024/403 Check Driver's Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect: Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy: Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

  4. 4 Recall R/2023/016 A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture

    Defect: A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

    Remedy: On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.

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  1. 5 Recall R/2022/261 In rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a risk of a thermal event

    Remedy: Rework the starter motor assembly.

  2. 6 Recall R/2022/255 Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold

    Remedy: The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.

  3. 7 Recall R/2022/206 The exhaust gas recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident

    Remedy: On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.

  4. 8 Recall R/2021/213 The exhaust gas recirculation module could leak over time

    Defect: The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy: The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

  5. 9 Recall R/2021/037 The exhaust gas recirculation cooler could leak over time

    Defect: Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits.

    Remedy: The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

  6. 10 Recall R/2018/341 Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak

    Defect: The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk

    Remedy: A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles

  7. 11 Recall R/2018/258 Exhaust gas recirculation cooler could potentially leak over time

    Defect: The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk.

    Remedy: The EGR cooler will be replaced with an improved version.

What should I do?

Contact the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether these recalls affect this car and whether any work is required.

Accident history

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Insurers record a car as a write-off (Category A, B, S or N) when it’s too damaged or too costly to repair. A repaired write-off can be sold again, but it’s worth less.

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Insurance

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a Basic Car Report and a Full History Report?

This Basic Car Report is free and built from public DVLA and DVSA records for OU18 XYP: its MOT history, the mileage recorded at each MOT, tax and SORN status, ULEZ status and safety recalls where available. The Full History Report adds the checks those public records can’t show: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, police stolen records, previous owners, plate changes and mileage records from beyond the MOT.

How can I check if a car has outstanding finance or has been stolen?

Neither is in the Basic Car Report, because public DVLA and DVSA records don’t include finance agreements or police stolen reports; they come from separate finance and police data. The Full History Report checks both for OU18 XYP, along with write-offs and previous owners, before you hand over any money.

What should I check before buying a used car?

Start with the public checks in this report: the MOT history for repeat failures and advisories, mileage readings that rise steadily, tax and SORN status, and any outstanding safety recalls. Then check what public records don’t show: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, stolen records and ownership history. Finally, see the car in person and make sure the V5C logbook and VIN match the car and the seller.

What should I check before buying a used BMW?

BMWs fail their MOT most often on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 23% of their failures, against 25% for all cars. Tyres account for more of their failures than average, 22% against 13%. In this car’s MOT history above, look for failures and advisories in those areas and ask whether they were fixed.

Are BMWs reliable used cars?

MOT results are a useful public guide. In 2025, BMWs passed 79.3% of their initial MOT tests, 7 points above the 72.3% average for all cars and 18th of 63 makes. Older ones pass less often, 88.3% at 3 to 5 years old against 70.3% at 11 years and over, so how this car has been looked after matters most: its MOT history above is the best evidence. Compare every BMW model’s MOT record.

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