2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · GL18 NFE
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2018. Recorded mileage 41,504 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,504 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.
GL18 NFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 41,504 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
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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.
GL18 NFE Mileage History
- 21/04/202218,401 mi
- 20/05/202329,360 mi+10,959 mi
- 08/08/202330,251 mi+891 mi
- 02/08/202436,121 mi+5,870 mi
- 13/08/202541,504 mi+5,383 mi
Average of roughly 6,972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL18 NFE 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 (GL18 NFE) between April 2022 and August 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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