2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · L33 VAT
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2018. Recorded mileage 40,661 miles. MOT valid until 10/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
L33 VAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 40,661 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.
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.
L33 VAT Mileage History
- 09/03/202325,144 mi
- 07/02/202431,243 mi+6,099 mi
- 07/02/202537,099 mi+5,856 mi
- 11/02/202537,105 mi+6 mi
- 11/02/202640,661 mi+3,556 mi
Average of roughly 5,297 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L33 VAT 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 (L33 VAT) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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