MOT Status
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125,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to perish in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear brake pipe beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to perish in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe after flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing from inside (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing from isde (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes
oil leak on rear diff
slight wear in offside front lower ball joint
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion on front brake discs
front brake pads getting low
offside front tyre nearing limit
slight play in offside and nearside lower suspension arm bushes
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
corrosion on front brake discs
front brake pads getting low
offside front tyre nearing limit
slight play in offside and nearside lower suspension arm bushes
front tyres wearing on edges
oil leavel getting low (nearing min)
rear pads getting low
slight play in steering rack knuckles
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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531 MA is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1999 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 80,351 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 531 MA, 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 27 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 531 MA registered?
531 MA is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is 531 MA safe to buy?
The MOT history for 531 MA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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