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BJ18 VPR

2018 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,611 mi
Last recorded40,611 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 VPR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 40,611 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 33,145 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 33,141 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 29,751 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 26,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 26,146 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 24,180 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 21,849 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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BJ18 VPR is a 2018 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ18 VPR, 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 BJ18 VPR registered?

BJ18 VPR is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is BJ18 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 VPR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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