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Y8 THY

2018 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,166 mi
Last recorded46,166 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 THY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 46,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 43,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner differential out put seal slight leak

Pass 11 Sep 2023 38,157 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 35,141 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 32,716 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 32,546 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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Y8 THY is a 2018 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y8 THY, 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 Y8 THY registered?

Y8 THY is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is Y8 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 THY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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