MOT Status
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114,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension Top mount bearing noisy
Offside Rear Wheel noisy when spun possible inboard shoes slightly grabbing
Rear Exhaust hangers Broken
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust brackets corroded off
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust brackets corroded off
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 265/35/19
Nearside Front tyre slight damage 245/35/19
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/35/19 (4.1.E.1)
Rear high level lamp not working
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA52 NEL is a 2012 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2012 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 42,671 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 FA52 NEL, 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 14 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FA52 NEL registered?
FA52 NEL is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 2012.
Is FA52 NEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for FA52 NEL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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