2018 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · RO18 ODK
2018 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 55,568 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO18 ODK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 55,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO18 ODK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW M3 (RO18 ODK) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RO18 ODK Mileage History
- 05/04/202340,031 mi
- 05/04/202340,032 mi+1 mi
- 16/04/202446,930 mi+6,898 mi
- 30/04/202551,813 mi+4,883 mi
- 03/06/202655,568 mi+3,755 mi
Average of roughly 4,913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Crank Hub Slip / Timing Risk(Serious)
Highly publicised on tuned S55 cars, crank-hub slip can throw engine timing out and destroy the valvetrain. Stock cars are less vulnerable, but mapped examples deserve extra caution.
- Coolant Loss / Charge Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbo M3s can develop small coolant leaks around expansion tanks, auxiliary coolers, or charge-cooling hardware. They are often minor at first, but repeated top-ups are not normal.
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- Crank Hub Slip / Timing RiskSerious
Highly publicised on tuned S55 cars, crank-hub slip can throw engine timing out and destroy the valvetrain. Stock cars are less vulnerable, but mapped examples deserve extra caution.
- Coolant Loss / Charge Cooling LeaksModerate
Turbo M3s can develop small coolant leaks around expansion tanks, auxiliary coolers, or charge-cooling hardware. They are often minor at first, but repeated top-ups are not normal.
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