2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · AV18 KZU
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2018. Recorded mileage 33,798 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
AV18 KZU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/04/2023
- 33,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
AV18 KZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2018 BMW M3 (AV18 KZU) between April 2023 and April 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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