MOT Status
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105,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function cracked at bottom mounting point (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both)(rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres wearing inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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MD57 XAF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 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 MD57 XAF, 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 18 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MD57 XAF registered?
MD57 XAF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2008.
Is MD57 XAF safe to buy?
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