MOT Status
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173,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/r lower rose bush dust cover perished
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/r lower rose bush dust boot perishing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r lower rose bush dust boot perishing
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r lower rose bush dust boot perishing
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/r lower rose bush dust boot perishing
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/r lower rose bush dust boot perishing
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under-trays and engine cover fitted
under-trays and engine cover fitted
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
previous repairs to rear wheel rims
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BC05 OXU is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 2005 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 64,972 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 BC05 OXU, 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 21 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BC05 OXU is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 16 March 2005.
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