MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,342 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
various corrosion underneath
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1 bulb not working in high level brake light
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
air bag warning light on
oil leaks from gearbox
play in o/s track rod
slight play in n/s track rod
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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JIW 4996 is a 1995 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1995 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 106,622 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 JIW 4996, 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 31 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JIW 4996 registered?
JIW 4996 is a 1995 BMW M3, first registered on 16 August 1995.
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