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PK18 PKU

2018 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,304 mi
Last recorded63,304 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK18 PKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 63,304 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 58,268 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 56,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 52,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 35,323 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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PK18 PKU is a 2018 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK18 PKU, 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 PK18 PKU registered?

PK18 PKU is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is PK18 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK18 PKU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK18 PKU have outstanding finance?

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