2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · FN68 WCV
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 25,426 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN68 WCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2024
- 25,426 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.
FN68 WCV 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 (FN68 WCV) between September 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FN68 WCV Mileage History
- 27/09/202115,256 mi
- 26/09/202219,636 mi+4,380 mi
- 29/09/202323,157 mi+3,521 mi
- 29/09/202323,157 mi
- 27/09/202425,426 mi+2,269 mi
Average of roughly 3,389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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