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BN18 FJK

2018 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,887 mi
Last recorded53,887 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 FJK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 53,887 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing seat belt stalk missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/30r20 mich pilot super sport (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2025 44,245 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 43,991 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 38,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 31,545 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 23,840 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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BN18 FJK is a 2018 BMW M3 in Grey 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 BN18 FJK, 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 BN18 FJK registered?

BN18 FJK is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BN18 FJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 FJK 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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