MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ALL suspension components corroded
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS & OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))
NS & OS arches corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ALL suspension components corroded
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS & OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))
NS & OS arches corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play NS & OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front and rear arches corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at flexi pipe end (3.6.B.2c)
child seat fitted rear
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
plastic sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted
very slight play o/s steering assy
plastic sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted
very slight play o/s steering assy
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
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B17 UTT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 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 B17 UTT, 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 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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B17 UTT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2002.
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