2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · YF18 BEJ
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19/06/2018. Recorded mileage 18,733 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 2979cc
YF18 BEJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2023
- 18,733 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 M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
YF18 BEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2018 BMW M3 (YF18 BEJ) between January 2023 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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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