2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · BC18 XAS
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 71,542 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC18 XAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 71,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC18 XAS 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 (BC18 XAS) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BC18 XAS Mileage History
- 19/10/202343,344 mi
- 15/10/202456,798 mi+13,454 mi
- 16/10/202456,831 mi+33 mi
- 13/10/202571,542 mi+14,711 mi
- 14/10/202571,542 mi
Average of roughly 14,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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- Crank Hub Slip / Timing RiskSerious
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 LeaksModerate
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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