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F3 ODM

2018 BMW 316

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,401 mi
Last recorded84,401 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 ODM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 84,401 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 103,274 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2025 103,274 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2024 74,311 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 100,343 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 May 2024 100,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 63,897 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 91,263 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 59,179 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 59,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 76,668 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,506 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 69,252 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 31,345 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 48,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,656 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 46,656 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 42,627 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,842 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,768 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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F3 ODM is a 2018 BMW 316 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2018 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 57,092 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F3 ODM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F3 ODM registered?

F3 ODM is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 4 April 2018.

Is F3 ODM safe to buy?

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