2018 BMW M4 3.0L Petrol · SM18 UDY
2018 BMW M4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 29,130 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M4
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM18 UDY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 29,130 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: Average
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Known faults for BMW M4
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
SM18 UDY Mileage History
- 06/12/202118,303 mi
- 07/03/202321,092 mi+2,789 mi
- 12/04/202425,521 mi+4,429 mi
- 15/05/202529,130 mi+3,609 mi
Average of roughly 3,149 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SM18 UDY MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW M4 (SM18 UDY) between December 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 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 M4
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Crank Hub Slip / Engine Timing Issues(Serious)
The same S55 crank-hub concern that affects F80 M3s also hangs over the F82/F83 M4, especially on tuned cars making repeated hard launches.
- Adaptive Damper / Top Mount Wear(Moderate)
Stiff suspension, large wheels, and poor UK roads can leave M4s with worn dampers, noisy top mounts, or poor wheel alignment that chews through tyres.
- Convertible Roof Water Ingress / Module Risk(Moderate)
The folding-roof M4 Convertible can suffer from blocked drains, wet boot electronics, or roof-cycle faults if the mechanism has been neglected.
- Coolant / Charge-Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbocharged M4s can lose coolant from expansion tanks, front coolers, or hoses. It is a common nuisance fault on hard-driven examples and should not be ignored.
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- Crank Hub Slip / Engine Timing IssuesSerious
The same S55 crank-hub concern that affects F80 M3s also hangs over the F82/F83 M4, especially on tuned cars making repeated hard launches.
- Adaptive Damper / Top Mount WearModerate
Stiff suspension, large wheels, and poor UK roads can leave M4s with worn dampers, noisy top mounts, or poor wheel alignment that chews through tyres.
- Convertible Roof Water Ingress / Module RiskModerate
The folding-roof M4 Convertible can suffer from blocked drains, wet boot electronics, or roof-cycle faults if the mechanism has been neglected.
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