MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill to floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
offside front (lower) outer wing excessively corroded
offside rear metal brake pipe on suspension arm slightly corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
offside front (lower) outer wing excessively corroded
offside rear metal brake pipe on suspension arm slightly corroded
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front brake discs poor
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front both tyres outer edge worn and nearside front tyre edge deteriorated.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front windscreen stone chips outside A but within limits, also child seat fitted.
front wipers worn and all aftermarket coil springs fitted.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
front to rear// front and rear pipes have surface rust
engine tray and brake cooler duct damaged
power steering cooler pipe rusty and weak
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
engine tray and brake cooler duct damaged
exhaust heat sheild inscure
power steering cooler pipe rusty and weak
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall
nearside rear tyre outer wall has a slight cut in sidewall
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
nearside rear tyre outer wall has a slight cut in sidewall
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M3 KCU is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 KCU, 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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M3 KCU is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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