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LJC 167

2018 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,726 mi
Last recorded47,726 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJC 167
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 47,726 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both front shock absorber dust covers perished/split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in center of tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2025 43,504 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 41,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 23,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 20,070 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 15,648 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 15,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (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))

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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LJC 167 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 LJC 167, 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 LJC 167 registered?

LJC 167 is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is LJC 167 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJC 167 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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