2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · CS18 BLU
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2018. Recorded mileage 34,696 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/05/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
CS18 BLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 34,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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CS18 BLU Mileage History
- 15/03/202218,301 mi
- 18/11/202221,519 mi+3,218 mi
- 13/11/202325,548 mi+4,029 mi
- 22/11/202428,959 mi+3,411 mi
- 26/06/202534,696 mi+5,737 mi
Average of roughly 4,994 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CS18 BLU 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 (CS18 BLU) between March 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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