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AX18 CPZ

2018 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,630 mi
Last recorded20,630 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX18 CPZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 20,630 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 17,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 16,511 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 15,632 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 13,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Fail 3 Jun 2021 13,481 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

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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AX18 CPZ 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 AX18 CPZ, 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

How do I check the history of AX18 CPZ?

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What year was AX18 CPZ registered?

AX18 CPZ is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is AX18 CPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX18 CPZ 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.

Does AX18 CPZ have outstanding finance?

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