2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · C12 BSN
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 11/05/2018. Recorded mileage 34,054 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
C12 BSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 34,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
C12 BSN Mileage History
- 21/04/202214,978 mi
- 24/05/202318,713 mi+3,735 mi
- 29/05/202422,347 mi+3,634 mi
- 25/05/202533,910 mi+11,563 mi
- 28/05/202534,054 mi+144 mi
Average of roughly 6,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C12 BSN 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 (C12 BSN) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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