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KU18 BZY

2018 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,623 mi
Last recorded34,623 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU18 BZY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 34,623 miles

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2026 34,583 miles

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

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2025 27,035 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2025 26,738 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))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 20,253 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 13,668 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 13,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 8,778 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 8,289 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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KU18 BZY is a 2018 BMW M3 in Grey 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 KU18 BZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU18 BZY registered?

KU18 BZY is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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The MOT history for KU18 BZY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU18 BZY have outstanding finance?

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