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JA18 ZZY

2018 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,307 mi
Last recorded22,307 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA18 ZZY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 22,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt twisted

Fail 19 Sep 2025 22,305 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt twisted

Pass 18 Sep 2024 21,505 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 18,265 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 15,221 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 11,149 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer shoulders cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outers shoulders cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 11,149 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer shoulders cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outers shoulders cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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JA18 ZZY is a 2018 BMW M3 in Red 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 JA18 ZZY, 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 JA18 ZZY registered?

JA18 ZZY is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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