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AP18 BMU

2018 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,801 mi
Last recorded27,801 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 BMU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 27,801 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge no cords

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge no cords

Pass 28 Jun 2024 23,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 19,354 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 15,012 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 15,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 Jun 2021 10,820 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AP18 BMU is a 2018 BMW M3 in Black 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 AP18 BMU, 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 AP18 BMU registered?

AP18 BMU is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 9 June 2018.

Is AP18 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 BMU 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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