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BL18 XTM

2018 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,709 mi
Last recorded31,709 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 XTM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 31,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 27,836 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 27,836 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 16,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 9,147 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 8,793 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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BL18 XTM 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 BL18 XTM, 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 BL18 XTM registered?

BL18 XTM is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is BL18 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL18 XTM 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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