2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · SL18 FBN
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2018. Recorded mileage 45,175 miles. MOT valid until 27/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
SL18 FBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 45,175 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.
SL18 FBN Mileage History
- 22/11/202237,976 mi
- 30/11/202237,977 mi+1 mi
- 28/03/202441,558 mi+3,581 mi
- 19/03/202543,848 mi+2,290 mi
- 12/03/202645,175 mi+1,327 mi
Average of roughly 2,181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL18 FBN 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 (SL18 FBN) between November 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 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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