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VK18 GDJ

2018 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,204 mi
Last recorded43,204 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 GDJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 43,204 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 35,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 34,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 29,574 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 29,573 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 23,933 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 16,790 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 16,789 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 13,388 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 13,194 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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VK18 GDJ is a 2018 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VK18 GDJ, 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 VK18 GDJ registered?

VK18 GDJ is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is VK18 GDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK18 GDJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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