2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · PJ18 JWC
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2018. Recorded mileage 45,746 miles. MOT valid until 10/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
PJ18 JWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 45,746 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: 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.
PJ18 JWC Mileage History
- 27/03/202334,287 mi
- 07/08/202334,541 mi+254 mi
- 06/10/202335,335 mi+794 mi
- 03/12/202439,648 mi+4,313 mi
- 11/12/202545,746 mi+6,098 mi
Average of roughly 4,228 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ18 JWC 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 (PJ18 JWC) between March 2023 and December 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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