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M70 MAE

2018 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,620 mi
Last recorded60,620 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 MAE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 60,620 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,179 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 7,471 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 7,455 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2025 68,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 58,673 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 60,957 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 56,086 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 58,001 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 5,473 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 49,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 47,649 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 3,062 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 36,178 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 2,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 2,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 36,865 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 24,350 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 24,346 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Offside tyre is 255/35/19 Nearside is 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 24,025 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 24,550 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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M70 MAE is a 2018 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M70 MAE, 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 M70 MAE registered?

M70 MAE is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is M70 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 MAE shows 21 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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