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HF18 UBP

2018 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,944 mi
Last recorded89,944 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF18 UBP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 89,944 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 83,478 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 65,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 46,850 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 46,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,322 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 33,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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HF18 UBP is a 2018 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HF18 UBP, 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.

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What year was HF18 UBP registered?

HF18 UBP is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is HF18 UBP safe to buy?

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