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BOTH head lamp beam patterns poor
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Indicator lens missing but not effecting operation
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff, input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Lower LARGE UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
TPMS LIGHT ON
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
large under trays fitted
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
large under trays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
tpms light on
Central Rear slight diff oil seepage
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear slight diff oil seepage
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Slight mist around rear diff
Mist of oil around rear diff.
Under body covers fitted.
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mist of oil around rear diff.
TPMS warning light on.
Under body covers fitted.
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake disc wearing thin
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear diff leaking
Rear exhaust clamps broken
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc wearing thin
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear diff leaking
Rear exhaust clamps broken
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Oil leak from rear diff area
Rear exhaust clamp badly corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak from rear diff area
Rear exhaust clamp badly corroded
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust clamp on rear silencer corroded and partly broken
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust clamp at entry to rear silencer is corroded and small piece missing.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc pads are wearing thin.
Slight oil leak from rear differential.
Slight play in offside rear suspension, bottom wishbone, outer bush.
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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FB04 YLH is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 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 FB04 YLH, 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 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FB04 YLH is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 2004.
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