2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · ABC 11X
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 38,219 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
ABC 11X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 38,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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ABC 11X Mileage History
- 24/03/202314,281 mi
- 22/03/202417,139 mi+2,858 mi
- 12/03/202525,978 mi+8,839 mi
- 25/03/202638,218 mi+12,240 mi
- 26/03/202638,219 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ABC 11X 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 (ABC 11X) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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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