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Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between pump and o/side front flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between pump and o/side front flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,damage to inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
TPMS light on.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
TPMS light on.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
TPMS lamp illuminated
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of n/side front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of o/side front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.15% (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width Incorectly spaced. (6.3.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split in inner wall. (4.1.D.1b)
Damage to outer wall of o/side rear tyre.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section joint. (7.1.2)
Inside of n/side front tyre tread slightly deforming.
Nail in o/side rear tyre tread.
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
o/side front tyre devoid of tread on inside of tread.
Damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
all 4 tyres close to legal limit
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on edges
both rear brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M3 FYJ is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 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 FYJ, 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 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M3 FYJ is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 29 December 2004.
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