2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · 678 DAC
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 57,890 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
678 DAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 57,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
678 DAC Mileage History
- 21/04/202221,636 mi
- 22/04/202221,636 mi
- 11/07/202322,771 mi+1,135 mi
- 22/07/202441,047 mi+18,276 mi
- 17/07/202557,890 mi+16,843 mi
Average of roughly 11,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
678 DAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW M3 (678 DAC) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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