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M33 JOS

2018 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,053 mi
Last recorded22,053 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 JOS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 22,053 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 17,585 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 13,351 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 12,073 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 10,266 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 10,116 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible not fitted in top mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coli spring fouling on body

Pass 14 May 2021 6,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 6,363 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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M33 JOS is a 2018 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M33 JOS, 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 M33 JOS registered?

M33 JOS is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is M33 JOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 JOS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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