MOT Status
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79,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ON - BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ON - BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Number plates have been changed on test
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Number plates have been changed on test
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low 3mm (265/35zr19
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to rear cords (245/35zr19
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
eml light on
n/s/r tyre 3mm
o/s/r tyre 4mm
rear brake pads 4mm
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
eml light on
n/s/r tyre 3mm
o/s/r tyre 4mm
rear brake pads 4mm
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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L88 LFS is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2009 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 53,090 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 L88 LFS, 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 17 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L88 LFS is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 11 June 2009.
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