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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod ( not track rod end ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
oil leak.
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering rack joint ( tie rod ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Bonnet secondary retaining device not operating
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering rack joint ( tie rod ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Play in the o/s of steering rack to mot limits.
sever oil leak at diff.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly switch arm to lower suspension arm bracket broken. (7.12 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Play in the o/s of steering rack to mot limits.
sever oil leak at diff.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
play in the n/s of steering rack to mot limits.
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
play in the n/s of steering rack to mot limits.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
slight play in the n/s of steering rack.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
slight play in the n/s of steering rack.
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust union in poor condition.
slight play in the n/s of steering rack.
play in the n/s of steering rack to mot limits.
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
play in the n/s of steering rack to mot limits.
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
play in both front inner anti roll bar bushes to mot limits.
play in the n/s of steering rack to mot limits.
slight blow rear exhaust union.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
play in both front inner anti roll bar bushes to mot limits.
play in the n/s of steering rack to mot limits.
slight blow rear exhaust union.
play in the n/s of steering rack to mot limits.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
play in the n/s of steering rack to mot limits.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front headlamp level sensor damaged
rear exhaust clamps corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front headlamp level sensor damaged
rear exhaust clamps corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres low.
n/s front tyre worn to 2.0mm
o/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm
screw in o/s rear tyre
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres low.
n/s front tyre worn to 2.0mm
o/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm
screw in o/s rear tyre
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P1 WBW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 P1 WBW, 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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P1 WBW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2003.
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