MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f and o/s/r sill corroded
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Brake pad warning light on
Front seatbelts slightly slower to retract
Offside front indiactor slightly discoloured
Oil leak
Rear brake discs deteriorated, pads appear thin
Rear indicators and side repeaters slightly discoloured
Rear suspension arm bushes deteiorated but no excessive movement
Sections of exhaust system rusty, some cracks on joints and flanges
Slight drag on rear wheels
Various metal pipes rusty including fuel and brake pipes
Brake pad warning light on
Front seatbelts slightly slower to retract
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front indiactor slightly discoloured
Oil leak
Rear brake discs deteriorated, pads appear thin
Rear indicators and side repeaters slightly discoloured
Rear suspension arm bushes deteiorated but no excessive movement
Sections of exhaust system rusty, some cracks on joints and flanges
Slight drag on rear wheels
Various metal pipes rusty including fuel and brake pipes
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust heatsheilds insecure & corroded
general corrosion to suspension components
rear tyres wearing unevenly at rear
slight play in nsr hub bush
wiring for brake wear indicator insecure on nsf
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine noisy possibley bearing in alternator or unit driven by alternator belt
front section of exhaust cracked + flange on center section cracked
nsr lower suspension mount slight play + slight play in osr suspension
osf brake back plate cracked
as per vt32 issued 11.40 25/07/2006
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all metal b/pipes corroded
both f/seat belts slow to re-coil
centre exhaust heatshield loose
f/brake backplates badly corroded
f/brake discs very badly corroded(marginal passes)
f/suspension x-member,suspension units & mount areas all corroded
fuel pipes corroded
o/s/r exhaust clamp cracked-still secure
oil leak
power steering pipes badly corroded
r/brake discs deteriated
wiprr blades deteriated
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P48 BCX is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 P48 BCX, 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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P48 BCX is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 21 January 1997.
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