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GU18 VXL

2018 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,579 mi
Last recorded45,579 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU18 VXL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 45,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 40,711 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 36,800 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 31,219 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 27,182 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 20,018 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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GU18 VXL is a 2018 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GU18 VXL, 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 GU18 VXL registered?

GU18 VXL is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 19 April 2018.

Is GU18 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU18 VXL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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