MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Brake pipe burst on test (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joints area. Both clamps also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear silencer joints. Both clamps also fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear silencer joints. Both clamps also fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)
Rear exhaust box clamps corroded and broken
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)
Rear exhaust box clamps corroded and broken
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre is worn low on inner edge
offside rear tyre is worn low on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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L700 LLY is a 2001 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2001 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,992 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 L700 LLY, 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 25 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L700 LLY is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 20 November 2001.
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