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2018 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,167 mi
Last recorded63,167 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration247 MLK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 63,167 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 56,348 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 53,308 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 45,650 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Fail 29 Mar 2023 45,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Pass 30 Mar 2022 38,167 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 33,306 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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247 MLK is a 2018 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 29,989 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 247 MLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 8 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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247 MLK is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is 247 MLK safe to buy?

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