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AB55 YAM

2018 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,855 mi
Last recorded40,855 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 YAM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 40,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 35,792 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 31,909 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 29,509 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 21,164 miles

nails in rear tyres

Fail 28 Apr 2021 21,164 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nails in rear tyres

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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AB55 YAM is a 2018 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AB55 YAM, 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 AB55 YAM registered?

AB55 YAM is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AB55 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 YAM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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