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VO18 YSH

2018 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,588 mi
Last recorded52,588 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO18 YSH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 52,588 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 38,192 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 38,192 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2024 34,345 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 34,334 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge. 265/30zr20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 30,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 23,442 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 16,636 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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VO18 YSH is a 2018 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO18 YSH, 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 VO18 YSH registered?

VO18 YSH is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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