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AU18 UPR

2018 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,464 mi
Last recorded32,464 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 UPR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 32,464 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 29,808 miles

rear diffuser loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 6 Jul 2023 24,880 miles

Rear Rear diffuser loose but not likely to become detached.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 19,839 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 19,491 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 19,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 17,036 miles

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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AU18 UPR is a 2018 BMW M3 in Orange 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 AU18 UPR, 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 AU18 UPR registered?

AU18 UPR is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2018.

Is AU18 UPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 UPR 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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