2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · RF18 FXW
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2018. Recorded mileage 62,755 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
RF18 FXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 62,755 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.
RF18 FXW Mileage History
- 06/01/202344,199 mi
- 26/01/202446,071 mi+1,872 mi
- 04/02/202554,160 mi+8,089 mi
- 06/02/202554,163 mi+3 mi
- 03/02/202662,755 mi+8,592 mi
Average of roughly 6,031 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF18 FXW 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 (RF18 FXW) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 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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