MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,016 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Has oil leaking from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very slight play in track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both feed and return both heavily corroded. ()
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has slight misting around inner bush. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Has engine oil leak from the top of the engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Has oil leaking from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very slight play in track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both feed and return both heavily corroded. ()
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has slight misting around inner bush. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Has engine oil leak from the top of the engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both rear brake back plates corroded
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all suspension components corroded.
under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection underside
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
all suspension components corroded
rear brake backplates corroded
under trays and side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all suspension components corroded.
rear brake back plates corroded
under trays and side skirts not allowing full inspection of some components
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all suspension components corroded.
rear brake back plates corroded
under trays and side skirts not allowing full inspection of some components
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
oil leak
undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear lower hub bush worn but not excessive
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M3 AUE is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 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 M3 AUE, 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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M3 AUE is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 1996.
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