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C12 BSN

2018 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,043 mi
Last recorded39,043 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 BSN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 39,043 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 34,054 miles
Fail 25 May 2025 33,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Outer shoulder of the tyre is wearing away and catching on the plastic arch liner. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Worn a hole in the plastic arch liner. Outer shoulder of the tyre is wearing away. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Outer shoulder of the tyre is wearing away and catching on the plastic arch liner. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Outer shoulder of the tyre is wearing away and catching on the plastic arch liner. (5.2.3 (f))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 May 2024 22,347 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 18,713 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 14,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 10,694 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 10,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

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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C12 BSN is a 2018 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C12 BSN, 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 C12 BSN registered?

C12 BSN is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 11 May 2018.

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