MOT Status
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95,739 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak.
Rear Differential oil seepage.
Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak.
Rear Differential oil seepage.
Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak.
Rear Differential oil seepage.
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak.
Rear Differential oil seepage.
Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak.
Rear Differential oil seepage.
Front Oil leak.
Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.
Rear Differential oil seepage.
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak.
Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.
Rear Differential oil seepage.
Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.
Oil leak.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust flange corroded.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
offside wiper blade smearing screen slightly
Oil leak ()
engine & sill covers fitted
n/s & o/s/r metal brake pipes rusty
sill,underbody & engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s & o/s/r metal brake pipes rusty
sill,underbody & engine covers fitted
both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit
engine, underbody & sill covers fitted
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit
engine, underbody & sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust box clamps corroded and cracked
Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust box clamps corroded and cracked
Front discs worn
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust joint cracked
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear exhaust joint cracked
Front discs worn
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f headlamp level sensor broken
rear silencer flange broken
tyre pressure lamp on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
TPMS lamp on
front brake imbalance high at 24%. limit is 25%
o/s mirror slightly loose
o/s/f brake disc dis-coloured
o/s/f headlamp level sensor broken
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
TPMS lamp on
front brake imbalance high at 24%. limit is 25%
o/s mirror slightly loose
o/s/f brake disc dis-coloured
o/s/f headlamp level sensor broken
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front number plate cracked
o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on outer & inner edges
o/s/f brake binding slightly
s.r.s lamp on
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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AX52 DTF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 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 AX52 DTF, 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 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AX52 DTF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 February 2003.
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