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JO55 HPD

2018 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,911 mi
Last recorded48,911 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO55 HPD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 48,911 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 48,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/3020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/3020 Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 44,164 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 38,228 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 37,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 285/3020 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 31,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 31,332 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 20,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 15,984 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 12,055 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 11,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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JO55 HPD is a 2018 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JO55 HPD, 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 JO55 HPD registered?

JO55 HPD is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is JO55 HPD safe to buy?

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