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YD18 SFV

2018 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,555 mi
Last recorded18,555 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW M329,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 SFV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 18,555 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 17,670 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 17,520 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 14,373 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 8,259 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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YD18 SFV is a 2018 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YD18 SFV, 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 YD18 SFV registered?

YD18 SFV is a 2018 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is YD18 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD18 SFV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD18 SFV have outstanding finance?

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