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GL18 BZD

2018 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,787 mi
Last recorded49,787 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 BZD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 49,787 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 42,011 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 28,771 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 24,658 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 19,882 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 14,327 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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GL18 BZD is a 2018 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL18 BZD, 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 GL18 BZD registered?

GL18 BZD is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 2018.

Is GL18 BZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 BZD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL18 BZD have outstanding finance?

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