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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust front mounting clamp insecure
n/s rear outer drive shaft boot slightly split
slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bush
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust front mounting clamp insecure
n/s rear outer drive shaft boot slightly split
oil level low
slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bush
various engine oil leaks
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust front mounting insecure/coroded
exhaust system slightly corroded
n/s o/s windscreen washers poor
n/s rear cv boot slightly split
o/s headlamp rear cover missing / o/s head lamp aim slightly dull
slight oil leak engine + gearbox
slight play n/s o/s rear anti roll bar outer link pin
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends
slight play steering wheel
slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes
slight play/splitting n/s o/s rear shocker top mountings
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust front mounting insecure/coroded
exhaust system slightly corroded
n/s o/s windscreen washers poor
n/s rear cv boot slightly split
o/s headlamp rear cover missing / o/s head lamp aim slightly dull
slight oil leak engine + gearbox
slight play n/s o/s rear anti roll bar outer link pin
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends
slight play steering wheel
slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes
slight play/splitting n/s o/s rear shocker top mountings
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
airbag light on
both rear shocker top mounts splitting
gearbox oil leak
nearside rear outer CV gaitor split
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
airbag light on
both rear shocker top mounts splitting
gearbox oil leak
nearside rear outer CV gaitor split
viscous fan not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
bottom part of engine has oil leaks
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)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 front pads low †2 very slight play in front track arms,front ball joints,front suspension arm rear bushes
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E3 ETL is a 1999 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1999 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 80,351 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 E3 ETL, 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 27 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E3 ETL is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 1999.
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