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144,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
n/s parking brake effort slightly low
oil leaks
rear number plate deteriorated
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
n/s parking brake effort slightly low
oil leaks
rear number plate deteriorated
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose
slight oil leak
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading to high (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both n/s o/s ferrules showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both n/s o/s outer [small ] brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shocker casing loose (5.3.2 (b))
Rear rear diff seal leaking
engine oil leak
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading to high (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits h, c, readings to high (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Body component insecure front o/s inner wing cover loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear o/s brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate worn (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer casings loose (5.3.2 (b))
centre exhaust box rubber broken
engine oil leak
heat shield loose
little reserve travel in handbrake
rear axle leaking
Nearside Front n/s front washers not working
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear outer [small] brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear rear axle oil leak
engine oil leak
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front n/s front washers not working
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear outer [small] brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear rear axle oil leak
engine oil leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o/s n/s brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
oil leak
rear axle oil leak
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o/s n/s brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
oil leak
rear axle oil leak
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear differential oil leak
coolant leak
oil leak
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEEP cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEEP cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
N/S/F & O/S/F inner arch covers loose
Rear differential oil leak
Rear exhaust bracket broken
coolant leak
middle exhaust rubbers deteriorated
oil leak
Coolant leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both n/s o/s outer casing mising (2.7.2a)
engine oil leak [BAD]
oil leak on rear diff
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush worn (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush worn (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both n/s o/s outer casing mising (2.7.2a)
engine oil leak [BAD]
oil leak on rear diff
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear shock absorber shafts corroded
engine oil leak
Emissions not tested due to engine coolant leak during emission test (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear shock absorbers shafts corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front tyres near stops
brake disc worn allround
engine oil leak
engine water leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
windscreen has small stone chips
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
windscreen has small stone chips
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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P32 XRU is a 1996 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.
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 P32 XRU, 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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P32 XRU is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 12 August 1996.
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