2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · A12 MAD
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28/04/2018. Recorded mileage 33,149 miles. MOT valid until 26/04/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
A12 MAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 33,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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.
A12 MAD Mileage History
- 31/03/202223,263 mi
- 15/04/202326,725 mi+3,462 mi
- 12/04/202429,331 mi+2,606 mi
- 17/04/202531,089 mi+1,758 mi
- 24/04/202633,149 mi+2,060 mi
Average of roughly 2,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A12 MAD 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 (A12 MAD) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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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