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121,391 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside headlamp condensation inside beam pattern becoming poor
exhaust slight blowing
headlamp switch worn
prop shaft tunnel sound deadening insecure ,rubbing on prop
slight play offside front wheel area
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside headlamp condensation inside beam pattern becoming poor
exhaust slight blowing
headlamp switch worn
offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit
prop shaft tunnel sound deadening insecure ,rubbing on prop
slight play offside front wheel area
corrosion to offside and nearside rear spring mounts
corrosion to offside and nearside rear upper chassis rails
corrosion to offside front chassis rail in engine bay
play in offside steering rack
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis rails
corrosion to offside and nearside rear coil spring rear arm mountings
corrosion to offside front chassis rail in engine bay
play in offside steering rack
corrosion started to offside front inner wing
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion started to offside front inner wing
exhaust slight blowing
movement marks around engine mounts
play in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes
play in offside front inner steering rack joint inner joint
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front suspension very harsh/ banging
exhaust slight blowing
movement marks around engine mounts
play in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes
play in offside front inner steering rack joint inner joint
cut to offside front tyre inner sidewall
offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn
play in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes
play in offside steering rack inner joint
play in offside track rod end
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
cut to offside front tyre inner sidewall
offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn
play in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes
play in offside steering rack inner joint
play in offside track rod end
Nearside Rear shock starting to leak
corrosion started to offside and nearside rear sills to floor pans and factory fitted underseal lifting and letting in water
offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to split
offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses perished cracked
various oil leaks from engine bay area
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked to inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear shock starting to leak
Nearside number plate light not working
corrosion started to offside and nearside rear sills to floor pans and factory fitted underseal lifting and letting in water
corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe
offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to split
offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses perished cracked
various oil leaks from engine bay area
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear silencer casing deteriorated
Rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated
Oil leak ()
Full inspection of under bonnet and under vehicle components not possible, covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front tyres perished and deteriorated.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front tyres perished and deteriorated.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside front tyres perished cracking inner sidewalls
play in nearside rear wheel bearing
play in offside steering rack
Oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front tyres deteriorated
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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N335 HEX is a 1996 BMW M3 in Green with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 N335 HEX, 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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N335 HEX is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 1996.
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