2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · PL18 LCG
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2018. Recorded mileage 66,486 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,486 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.
PL18 LCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 66,486 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
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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PL18 LCG Mileage History
- 01/03/202233,517 mi
- 10/03/202342,173 mi+8,656 mi
- 29/02/202449,926 mi+7,753 mi
- 21/03/202559,230 mi+9,304 mi
- 05/03/202666,486 mi+7,256 mi
Average of roughly 8,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL18 LCG 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 (PL18 LCG) between March 2022 and March 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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