MOT Status
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96,497 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
tyre l;ight on
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system central pipe in the bracket. burst pipe whilst under brake testing in the brake roller tester. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted outer spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & lower gaiter . droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower rear panal (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
parking brake has little reserve travel
Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower rear panal (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
parking brake has little reserve travel
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bracket lose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear brake hose bracket bolt missing.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on swing arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
2 front tyres on limit
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
near side front tyre advisory
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear shocker top mount wearing thin
propshaft coupling splitting
rear driveshaft noisey in operation..investigate
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
nearside rear shocker top mount wearing thin
propshaft coupling splitting
rear driveshaft noisey in operation..investigate
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft component defective
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BF53 VPK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BF53 VPK, 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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BF53 VPK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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