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EAF 995

2018 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,961 mi
Last recorded40,961 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAF 995
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 40,961 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 33,251 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 30,557 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 26,661 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 26,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 23,488 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 17,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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EAF 995 is a 2018 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EAF 995, 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 EAF 995 registered?

EAF 995 is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is EAF 995 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAF 995 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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