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BX18 OMV

2018 BMW M3

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,633 mi
Last recorded54,633 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX18 OMV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 54,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts on inner sidewall but not to cords 265/30zr20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts on inner sidewall but not to cords 265/30zr20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2026 54,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30zr20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30zr20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts on inner sidewall but not to cords 265/30zr20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts on inner sidewall but not to cords 265/30zr20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 43,072 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 34,931 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 30,669 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 30,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 24,275 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 24,275 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 21,504 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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BX18 OMV is a 2018 BMW M3 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX18 OMV, 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 BX18 OMV registered?

BX18 OMV is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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