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GX18 FYR

2018 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,534 mi
Last recorded65,534 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX18 FYR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 65,534 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 60,937 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 52,594 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 44,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 44,039 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements gives two faint beeps then does not operate at all until the ignition is recycled (7.7 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords debris inside the cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

stones embedded in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2021 28,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 28,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 15,254 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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GX18 FYR 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 GX18 FYR, 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 GX18 FYR registered?

GX18 FYR is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 24 May 2018.

Is GX18 FYR safe to buy?

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