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FA57 LNR

2018 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,877 mi
Last recorded27,877 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 LNR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 27,877 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 26,940 miles

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2024 26,198 miles

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2023 24,497 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 17,704 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 17,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/30/20 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm 285/30/20 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm 285/30/20 RFT (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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FA57 LNR is a 2018 BMW M3 in Silver 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 FA57 LNR, 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 FA57 LNR registered?

FA57 LNR is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is FA57 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 LNR 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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