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123,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Front and rear, steering, suspension, braking components have surface rust
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Diff bushes perished
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Diff oil leak
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Covers and Shields fitted
Offside Rear Differential bush has excessive play, required to be changed asap
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal deteriorated
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp levelling device broken (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Covers and Shields fitted
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Differential bush has excessive play, required to be changed asap
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear close to 2.8 m (5.2.3 (e))
Front Both tyres are perishing and cracking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing and cracking as well (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap seal perishing
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
presenter adviced
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
presenter adviced
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
General corroseon under vehicle
Off side front tyre wearing frim outer edge.
Off side front wheel arch slightly corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
rear both brake pipes corroded.
rear both brake pipes corroded.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
slight cut near side rear tyre and oil leak on diff
Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
slight cut near side rear tyre and oil leak on diff
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G12 PSS is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 G12 PSS, 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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G12 PSS is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 2004.
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