2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · AB18 HAT
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28/07/2018. Recorded mileage 8,493 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
AB18 HAT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 8,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
AB18 HAT Mileage History
- 12/07/20225,286 mi
- 05/07/20235,488 mi+202 mi
- 02/07/20246,492 mi+1,004 mi
- 22/07/20258,493 mi+2,001 mi
Average of roughly 1,059 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AB18 HAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW M3 (AB18 HAT) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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