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M5 VVK

2018 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,126 mi
Last recorded99,126 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 VVK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 99,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,377 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 87,207 miles

Both front under trims , front of wheel not fully secure

Central fuel pipes not fully secured broken

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating fault

Fail 13 Mar 2024 87,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front under trims , front of wheel not fully secure

Central fuel pipes not fully secured broken

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating fault

Pass 15 Dec 2022 68,354 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 68,031 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Severely worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,281 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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M5 VVK is a 2018 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M5 VVK, 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 M5 VVK registered?

M5 VVK is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 18 May 2018.

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The MOT history for M5 VVK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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