MOT Status
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138,928 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both front brake hoses are perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front and rear disks have slight surface corrosion
slight damage to n/s mirror glass
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine/gearbox oil leaks
o/s/f jacking point pad missing
o/s/f tyre showing signs of starting to perish
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine/gearbox oil leaks
o/s/f jacking point pad missing
o/s/f tyre showing signs of starting to perish
offside front tyre getting low and almost bald on both edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside front tyre getting low and almost bald on both edges
Slight play in steering rack
offside front tyre is on 2mm only
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M3 AEE is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 1996 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 100,666 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 M3 AEE, 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 30 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M3 AEE registered?
M3 AEE is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is M3 AEE safe to buy?
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