MOT Status
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72,887 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front brake discs back plate loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front brake discs back plate loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear tyre treads getting low
Oil leak front to rear ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to clamps split (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak front to rear ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to clamps split (7.1.2)
Fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight corrosion to rear subframe and subframe mounting points
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished / cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight corrosion on rear subframe and subframe mounting points
various brake pipes corroded.
wipers smearing.
n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn.
slight play in n/s/r upper hub mount.
slight play in o/s/r lower hub mount.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front brake discs worn and corroded.
n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn.
o/s/f headlamp self leveling actuator arm broken.
oil around rear diff.
play in rear trailing arm bushes.
rear brake discs corroded.
slight play in n/s/r upper hub mount.
slight play in o/s/r lower hub mount.
various brake pipes corroded.
wipers smearing.
alloy wheels damaged
corrosion to brake pipes
dents and scratches to body panels
front brake discs worn
front tyres worn edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
alloy wheels damaged
corrosion to brake pipes
dents and scratches to body panels
front brake discs worn
front tyres worn edges
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
damage on alloys scratchers on bodywork kerb damage on n/s/f tyre sidewall all brake discs lipped exhaust corroding
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
damage on alloys scratchers on bodywork kerb damage on n/s/f tyre sidewall all brake discs lipped exhaust corroding
engine&gearbox covers fitted, front brake discs lipped
covers fitted under car
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG53 FFW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FG53 FFW, 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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FG53 FFW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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