MOT Status
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128,122 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at join with brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Undertrays fitted.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Undertrays fitted.
Both headlamp beam patterns poor.
Undertrays and sill covers fitted.
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both front and both rear. (4.2.3 (c))
Both headlamp beam patterns poor.
Undertrays and sill covers fitted.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
n/s/rear shocker bump stop poor condition.steering rack slightly oil damp
Offside Front Fog Light lens Damaged.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Sides. (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Sides. (4.3.3 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
differential pinion seal leaks
squeek from o/s rear suspension - possible bush/bushes deteriorated however no excess movement
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres worn low on inner edges
high level stop lamp not working
minor oil leak,near side differential seal
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres worn low on inner edges
high level stop lamp not working
minor oil leak,near side differential seal
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P222 OLD is a 1997 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 1997 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 96,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 P222 OLD, 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 29 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P222 OLD is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 1997.
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