MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front inner wing corroded
nearside front to rear brake pipe has been greased
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front inner wing corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake flexi hoses perishing
front discs worn
nail in nearside rear tyre
offside rear trailing arm bush worn
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
air bag light remaining on
front number plate cracked
n/s/r tyre close to legal limit (2mm)
o/s/f shock absorber weaping
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N555 CAR is a 1996 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 N555 CAR, 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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N555 CAR is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 1996.
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