2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · SA68 YMO
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2018. Recorded mileage 37,495 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
SA68 YMO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 37,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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.
SA68 YMO Mileage History
- 28/01/202213,894 mi
- 10/02/202322,189 mi+8,295 mi
- 03/07/202432,042 mi+9,853 mi
- 16/10/202537,495 mi+5,453 mi
Average of roughly 6,352 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SA68 YMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW M3 (SA68 YMO) between January 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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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