MOT Status
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109,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rose joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
catalytic converters replaced with aftermarket ones, emissions still passed
rear wheel arches beginning to corrode
vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection
vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp leveling device broken (4.1.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
catalytic converters replaced with aftermarket ones, emissions still passed
rear wheel arches beginning to corrode
vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection
vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in weld on catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbed slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbed slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb flickers when any other light opperated (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbed slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbed slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear exhaust joints corroding
rear exhaust joints corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M3 SYW is a 2005 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2005 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 64,972 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 SYW, 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 21 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M3 SYW registered?
M3 SYW is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2005.
Is M3 SYW safe to buy?
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