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J18 MVY

2018 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,379 mi
Last recorded32,379 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 MVY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 32,379 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 32,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 26,840 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 25,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2022 19,133 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 11,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 11,182 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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J18 MVY is a 2018 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J18 MVY, 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 J18 MVY registered?

J18 MVY is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2018.

Is J18 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 MVY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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