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Front discs lipped
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
undertrays + sill covers fitted
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front discs lipped
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
undertrays + sill covers fitted
windscreen chipped
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bolt missing from under tray
o/s wing mirror loose but not insecure
rear exhaust clamp corroded no longer holding exhaust together
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bolt missing from under tray
o/s wing mirror loose but not insecure
rear exhaust clamp corroded no longer holding exhaust together
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advise wheels removed brake inspection.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front,rear brake discs lipped front inner brake pads low strong advise.
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside front tyre inside tyre wear.
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear tyres inside tyre wear.
Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Advise wheels removed brake inspection.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front,rear brake discs lipped front inner brake pads low strong advise.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside front tyre inside tyre wear.
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear tyres inside tyre wear.
Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear trailing bushes weak operation.
Road wheels marked.
Advise wheels removed brake inspection.
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside,nearside front tyres inside tyre wear,cuts to side walls.
Offside,nearside rear upper rubber mounting seperating rear dampers.
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AY53 ZPL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 AY53 ZPL, 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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AY53 ZPL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2003.
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