MOT Status
ValidMileage
67,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s bubbling under plastic coating (o/s to n/s) (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))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Pad wear sensor wire damaged
Offside Rear Brake pad wear cable damaged
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad wear cable damaged
plastic covers fitted underneath
engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FC51 DOB is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 FC51 DOB, 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 FC51 DOB registered?
FC51 DOB is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2012.
Is FC51 DOB safe to buy?
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