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678 DAC

2018 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,890 mi
Last recorded57,890 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration678 DAC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 57,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm nearest rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 41,047 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 22,771 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 21,636 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 21,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3-4mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3-4mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 15,322 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 15,322 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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678 DAC 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 71.4%.

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 678 DAC, 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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What year was 678 DAC registered?

678 DAC is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is 678 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 678 DAC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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