2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · G8 AOK
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 48,386 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G8 AOK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 48,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
G8 AOK Mileage History
- 08/09/202221,816 mi
- 30/08/202328,474 mi+6,658 mi
- 13/09/202436,643 mi+8,169 mi
- 27/08/202544,808 mi+8,165 mi
- 22/05/202648,386 mi+3,578 mi
Average of roughly 7,179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G8 AOK MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW M3 (G8 AOK) between September 2022 and May 2026.
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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- 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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