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KO18 NRX

2018 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,623 mi
Last recorded93,623 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO18 NRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 93,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 93,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 75,976 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 60,412 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 43,897 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 43,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2022 29,532 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 23,515 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 23,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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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KO18 NRX is a 2018 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KO18 NRX, 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 KO18 NRX registered?

KO18 NRX is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2018.

Is KO18 NRX safe to buy?

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