2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · ADE 61S
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2018. Recorded mileage 51,201 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
ADE 61S Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 51,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
ADE 61S Mileage History
- 13/03/202129,404 mi
- 15/03/202129,500 mi+96 mi
- 12/04/202234,699 mi+5,199 mi
- 14/06/202337,730 mi+3,031 mi
- 07/09/202338,172 mi+442 mi
- 14/08/202447,114 mi+8,942 mi
- 06/09/202551,201 mi+4,087 mi
Average of roughly 4,860 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
ADE 61S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW M3 (ADE 61S) between March 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 September 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: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))”.
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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