MOT Status
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139,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Unable to fully inspect sills for corrosion due to having sill covers fitted.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached pinch bolt snapped. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Unable to fully inspect sills for corrosion due to having sill covers fitted.
Both rear tyres showing wear to the inner edges
Outer sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection
both front tyres wearing inner edges of treads heavily
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal badly perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
both front tyres wearing inner edges of treads heavily
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))
some play detected o/s/f bottom arm bushes
outer sill covers fitted
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s drop link boot slpit (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
outer sill covers fitted
approx 50% of l.e.d's not working on n/s stop lamp
approx 50% of l.e.d's not working on n/s/r side lamp
both front brake discs showing scoring and signs of wear
fuel cap seal perishing
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint o/s/f worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
approx 50% of l.e.d's not working on n/s stop lamp
approx 50% of l.e.d's not working on n/s/r side lamp
both front brake discs showing scoring and signs of wear
fuel cap seal perishing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play detected in o/s tie-rod.
Nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
offside rear light cracked
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AXZ 88 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 AXZ 88, 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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AXZ 88 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 2003.
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