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AK18 MVM

2018 BMW M3

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,929 mi
Last recorded33,929 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 MVM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 33,929 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 31,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 24,689 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023 19,283 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2022 14,541 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 9,706 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 9,706 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (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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AK18 MVM is a 2018 BMW M3 in White 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 AK18 MVM, 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 AK18 MVM registered?

AK18 MVM is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AK18 MVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 MVM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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