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UW05 BAD

2018 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,981 mi
Last recorded63,981 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUW05 BAD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 63,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 46,180 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 34,854 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2023 18,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 18,360 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 18,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 16,289 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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UW05 BAD is a 2018 BMW M3 in Silver 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 UW05 BAD, 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 UW05 BAD registered?

UW05 BAD is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is UW05 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for UW05 BAD 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.

Does UW05 BAD have outstanding finance?

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