MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,708 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both clamps at rear exhaust box corroded and broken ,but not loose or leaking
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
both clamps at rear exhaust box corroded and broken ,but not loose or leaking
both rear exhaust clamps corroded away but not loose or leaking
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective has splits in seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front suspension level sensor broken off
both rear exhaust clamp corroded away
Offside Front suspension angle sensor broken
all rear joint exhaust clamps broken but not loose or leaking
fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Front suspension angle sensor broken
all rear joint exhaust clamps broken but not loose or leaking
fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
tyre pressure warning light illuminated
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged slight damage inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front suspension angle sensor corroded away
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))
both rear exhaust clamps corroded badly but not loose or leaking
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear damage to outer tyre wall
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres slightly out of shape
front angle sensor broken away
fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
rear exhaust clamps corroded away but not loose or leaking
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear damage to outer tyre wall
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres slightly out of shape
front angle sensor broken away
fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
rear exhaust clamps corroded away but not loose or leaking
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre has areas of slight damage to outer wall
Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall
battery not clamped but cant move
oil leak rear pinion seal
battery not clamped but cant move
oil leak rear pinion seal
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre has areas of slight damage to outer wall
Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALLS.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front brakes have slight imbalance
nearside rear and nearside front tyre have damage to outer walls
offside front angle sensor broken away
slight play in offside steering rack inner joint
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front brakes have slight imbalance
nearside rear and nearside front tyre have damage to outer walls
offside front angle sensor broken away
slight play in offside steering rack inner joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear exhaust joints corroded
nearside front & rear Tyres have sidewall damage
Nearside front tyre outer wall is lightly cut.
Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre outer wall is lightly cut.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear shocker tops corroded rear coil springs corroded
slight play steering rack
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)
both front tyres wearing inner edges
slight play steering rack
rear number plate ageing
slight play steering rack
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Front and Rear number worn
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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HD53 YJV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 HD53 YJV, 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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HD53 YJV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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