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MA18 XTC

2018 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,616 mi
Last recorded61,616 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA18 XTC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 61,616 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 61,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2025 49,474 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres bald on inside

Pass 26 Mar 2024 40,966 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 36,692 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 25,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 18,515 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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MA18 XTC 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 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 MA18 XTC, 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 MA18 XTC registered?

MA18 XTC is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is MA18 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA18 XTC 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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