2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · SS10 WER
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 74,397 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SS10 WER Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 74,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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SS10 WER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW M3 (SS10 WER) between March 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”; “Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
SS10 WER Mileage History
- 19/03/202122,912 mi
- 21/03/202236,007 mi+13,095 mi
- 13/03/202347,152 mi+11,145 mi
- 13/03/202347,156 mi+4 mi
- 13/10/202349,430 mi+2,274 mi
- 11/10/202464,438 mi+15,008 mi
- 11/10/202464,439 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/202574,397 mi+9,958 mi
Average of roughly 11,307 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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- Crank Hub Slip / Timing RiskSerious
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 LeaksModerate
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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