2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · SR55 ELS
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27/03/2018. Recorded mileage 45,112 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
SR55 ELS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 45,112 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
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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.
SR55 ELS Mileage History
- 25/03/202224,465 mi
- 20/03/202328,816 mi+4,351 mi
- 21/03/202434,412 mi+5,596 mi
- 26/03/202539,519 mi+5,107 mi
- 25/03/202645,112 mi+5,593 mi
Average of roughly 5,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SR55 ELS 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 (SR55 ELS) 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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