Reading the MOT history…
Reading the MOT history…
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Among the cleanest histories we see
This looks like a low-risk vehicle. Mileage is consistent across every MOT and the test history is clean.
Valid to 2027-03-01
Consistent · no rollback
None outstanding
Taxed · due 2026-09-01
Each bar is the share of MOTs with no fault in that area; the tick marks the fleet average for 8–12-year-old cars. From 265,857 real DVSA MOT tests (2024). This reflects the model in general, not this specific car. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commonly reported for the BMW 2.0 diesel, 2014–2021. This is general guidance for the model, not findings on this specific car — use it as questions to ask the seller.
Some B47 diesels were subject to an EGR cooler recall over a coolant-leak fire risk. Worth confirming it was carried out.
Ask: Has the EGR cooler recall been completed?
The DPF relies on regular longer runs to regenerate; mostly-short-trip cars can clog it.
Ask: What kind of journeys has it mainly done?
Much improved over the N47, but the turbo actuator and timing chain can still need attention at higher miles.
Ask: Any warning lights or unusual noises from the engine or turbo?
RegVerdict Risk Engine — every factor shown, nothing hidden.
5 tests
Readings rise steadily across every MOT.
66,300 mi at 8 yrs (≈111% of typical).
No outstanding recalls.
• Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
• Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit
The checks above use free MOT data. The full report adds the risks MOT data can’t show — the ones that cost buyers thousands.
Outstanding finance
Could there still be money owed on it that becomes your problem?
Write-off & damage
Has it been written off after a serious crash or flood?
Stolen check
Is it flagged as stolen on the police database?
One price. No subscription, no auto-renew, no expiring credits — and if a paid report finds nothing extra, it’s free.
This 2018 BMW 3 Series diesel presents a **clear overall risk profile** on the records available, with consistent mileage history and a perfect MOT pass record across five tests. The car performs above average for its age group in reliability terms, with no recurring defect patterns flagged. However, we've not yet checked the full provenance data (outstanding finance, write-off status, theft records), so it's worth obtaining the paid report to confirm there are no undisclosed issues before proceeding.