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SOM 6R

2018 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,208 mi
Last recorded45,208 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOM 6R
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 45,208 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 48,726 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 40,324 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 47,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 39,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 43,752 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 43,663 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 33,484 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 37,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 22,124 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 31,832 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,792 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 30,366 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,614 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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SOM 6R is a 2018 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SOM 6R, 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 SOM 6R registered?

SOM 6R is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2018.

Is SOM 6R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOM 6R shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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