MOT Status
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237,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mane brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near the jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side and worn close to 1.6 mil (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded under the vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak under the vehicle
Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.4e)
Body has slight corrosion both side inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak under the vehicle
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B17 OLA is a 1989 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
Across all 1989 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 136,600 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 B17 OLA, 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 37 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B17 OLA is a 1989 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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