2018 BMW M33.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for KOL 4A: 2018 BMW M3 (Blue, Petrol). Mileage: 51,201. MOT: valid. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this BMW M3 (KOL 4A) from 2018 show a total of 5 MOT tests between April 2022 and September 2025.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
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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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