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111,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre size 225/40x19 front 255/35x19 rear
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre size 225/40x19 front 255/35x19 rear
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose insecure.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose insecure.
Offside Rear brake hose insecure
o/s rear flexible brake hose insecure
rear brake pads wear indicator wire not connected
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
o/s rear flexible brake hose insecure
rear brake pads wear indicator wire not connected
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST PASSED AT TIME OF TEST. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST PASSED AT TIME OF TEST. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear diff is slightly damp.
Rear exhaust clamps have corroded but system is secure.
Middle to rear exhaust clamps corroded but system is secure, just passed at time of test.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight oil leak from rear diff area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise slight oil leak from rear diff
both rear exhaust clamps have corroded but system is secure and adequately supported
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise slight oil leak from rear diff
both rear exhaust clamps have corroded but system is secure and adequately supported
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CLAMPS DETERIATED
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak on rear diff
slight movement in offside front lower ball joint
strong advise both rear tyres on 2mm
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
strong advise both rear tyres on 2mm
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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N88 LYO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 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 N88 LYO, 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 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N88 LYO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 June 2003.
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