MOT Status
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98,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber boot (slightly) deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower head lamp level sensor broken
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber boot (slightly) deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower head lamp level sensor broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both .... VERY CLOSE !! (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear tyres wearing to edges
Backbox exhaust section joining clamp deteriorating
Backbox exhaust section joining clamp deteriorating
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)
Backbox exhaust section joining clamp deteriorating
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper gaiter (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Backbox exhaust section joining clamp deteriorating
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper gaiter (2.4.G.2)
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J30 STV is a 2005 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 64,972 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 J30 STV, 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 21 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J30 STV is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 11 February 2005.
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