MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,830 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front to rear brake pipe corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside front tyre deteriorated.
Offside rear brake pipe corroded.
Offside rear tyre deteriorated.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet safety catch seized.
Front to rear brake pipe corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside front tyre deteriorated.
Offside rear brake pipe corroded.
Offside rear tyre deteriorated.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Both rear tyres have cracks in side wall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Both rear tyres have cracks in side wall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion nearside front inner sill area.
Engine leaking coolant during test.
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear tyre deteriorated.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front tyre deteriorated.
Offside rear tyre deteriorated.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
Bonnet difficult to open and safety catch stiff.
Both rear tyres deteriorated.
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front discs corroded.
rear brake discs corroded
rear tyres perrished
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight corrosion ferrules o/s & n/s front & rear brake hoses
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
slight corrosion ferrules o/s & n/s front & rear brake hoses
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear fuel pipe surface corrosion
some surface corrosion front & rear suspension components
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
saurface corrosion front & rear brake discs. †surface corrosion underbody suspension & brake components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in steering rack o/s
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M30 LKK is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 1997 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 96,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 M30 LKK, 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 29 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M30 LKK is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 3 November 1997.
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