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SR55 ELS

2018 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

45,112 mi
Last recorded45,112 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR55 ELS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 45,112 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 39,519 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 34,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 28,816 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 24,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 18,046 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside 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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SR55 ELS is a 2018 BMW M3 in Blue 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 SR55 ELS, 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 SR55 ELS registered?

SR55 ELS is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is SR55 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR55 ELS 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.

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