2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · LR18 HDU
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16/03/2018. Recorded mileage 44,320 miles. MOT valid until 12/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
LR18 HDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 44,320 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
LR18 HDU Mileage History
- 29/03/202335,760 mi
- 28/03/202439,147 mi+3,387 mi
- 06/04/202439,147 mi
- 18/11/202439,552 mi+405 mi
- 13/10/202544,320 mi+4,768 mi
Average of roughly 3,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR18 HDU 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 (LR18 HDU) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 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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