MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,610 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
diff oil leak
front anti roll bar rusty
plastic sills
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
diff oil leak
front anti roll bar rusty
plastic sills
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play osr rack end
AIR BAG LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Centre Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front exhaust section corroded.
Lambda readings from emmision test close too maximum limits.
Off side rear metal brake pipe corroded (chassis side of flexible brake hose).
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged.
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front exhaust section corroded/leaking.Advise replacement as soon as possible.
Lambda readings at emmision test close to maximum limits.Advise investigation.(possibly due to exhaust leak).
Nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall.
Offside rear brake metal brake pipe corroded.(Chassis side of flexi hose).
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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M3 YLO is a 1997 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 YLO, 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 YLO is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 8 April 1997.
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