2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · CS03 WOW
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2018. Recorded mileage 28,925 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
CS03 WOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 28,925 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: Below Average
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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CS03 WOW Mileage History
- 30/06/202221,936 mi
- 10/07/202324,166 mi+2,230 mi
- 10/07/202427,331 mi+3,165 mi
- 11/07/202427,331 mi
- 04/07/202528,925 mi+1,594 mi
Average of roughly 2,321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CS03 WOW 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 (CS03 WOW) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 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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