2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · DA18 ABK
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 23/03/2018. Recorded mileage 28,924 miles. MOT valid until 03/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
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DA18 ABK Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 28,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
DA18 ABK Mileage History
- 23/02/202112,289 mi
- 08/03/202216,817 mi+4,528 mi
- 09/03/202216,817 mi
- 08/03/202319,171 mi+2,354 mi
- 08/03/202422,314 mi+3,143 mi
- 02/07/202423,243 mi+929 mi
- 22/07/202423,255 mi+12 mi
- 30/06/202526,306 mi+3,051 mi
- 05/05/202628,924 mi+2,618 mi
Average of roughly 3,203 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
DA18 ABK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW M3 (DA18 ABK) between February 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Crank Hub Slip / Timing Risk(Serious)
Highly publicised on tuned S55 cars, crank-hub slip can throw engine timing out and destroy the valvetrain. Stock cars are less vulnerable, but mapped examples deserve extra caution.
- Coolant Loss / Charge Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbo M3s can develop small coolant leaks around expansion tanks, auxiliary coolers, or charge-cooling hardware. They are often minor at first, but repeated top-ups are not normal.
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