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H18 LKB

2014 BMW M3

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

144,342 mi
Last recorded144,342 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW M345,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 LKB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 144,342 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 56,756 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 140,367 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 54,611 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,612 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 48,694 miles

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2023 48,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 129,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 129,069 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 41,698 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 125,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 38,608 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 38,608 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 115,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sun strip fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 35,663 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 31,672 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,603 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 100,603 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 95,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2018 95,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2018 25,390 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 86,719 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 18,937 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,224 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,856 miles

Vehicle very muddy when tested.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre edges worn and nail in tread

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,336 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,714 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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H18 LKB is a 2014 BMW M3 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

Across all 2014 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 45,400 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 H18 LKB, 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 12 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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H18 LKB is a 2014 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 2014.

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