MOT Status
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157,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak from engine
poor pattern to offside headlamp
sill covers fitted
water ingress to headlamps
engine + gear box leaking oil
osf roll bar link has slite play
rear top hub bushes have slite play
stearing rack has slite play
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight play in steering coloumn top bush
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight play in steering coloumn top bush
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
o/s rear tyre split on inner sidewall
uneven wear on all four tyres
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak (Red oil) from transmission area and also oil leak ( dark brown) from front of engine bay
poor wear pattern to all tyres on inside edges
rear brake pads getting low
slight play in steering coloumn bulkhead bush
sports type lowered suspension fitted
water ingress to offside headlamp
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak (Red oil) from transmission area and also oil leak ( dark brown) from front of engine bay
poor wear pattern to all tyres on inside edges
rear brake pads getting low
slight play in steering coloumn bulkhead bush
sports type lowered suspension fitted
water ingress to offside headlamp
Lowered suspension fitted
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front tyres wearing on inside edges
rear brake pipes not fully visable - full inspection not posible. Where visable offside rear pipe has slight corrosion
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres starting to wear on inner edges
nail in nearside rear tyre
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M3 GCG is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 GCG, 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 GCG is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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