2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · D19 LAY
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 46,947 miles. MOT valid until 20/03/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
D19 LAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 46,947 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: Excellent
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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.
D19 LAY Mileage History
- 14/03/202220,290 mi
- 21/03/202333,573 mi+13,283 mi
- 28/02/202439,338 mi+5,765 mi
- 20/03/202542,533 mi+3,195 mi
- 19/03/202646,947 mi+4,414 mi
Average of roughly 6,642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D19 LAY 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 (D19 LAY) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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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