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AO18 AUA

2018 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,389 mi
Last recorded28,389 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 AUA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 28,389 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 21,672 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 21,228 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 19,955 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 17,102 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 13,034 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres cracking

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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AO18 AUA is a 2018 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO18 AUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO18 AUA registered?

AO18 AUA is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is AO18 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 AUA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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