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HAM 244A

2018 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,964 mi
Last recorded31,964 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAM 244A
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 31,964 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 29,877 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 26,695 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 23,728 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2023 23,654 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2023 23,030 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 15,226 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 14,342 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 13,020 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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HAM 244A is a 2018 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HAM 244A, 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

How do I check the history of HAM 244A?

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What year was HAM 244A registered?

HAM 244A is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 17 November 2018.

Is HAM 244A safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAM 244A shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HAM 244A have outstanding finance?

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