MOT Status
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76,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leaking not excessive from engine
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive HOSE leaking between power steering motor and power steering tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Gear box oil leaks
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded under
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
Centre fuel pipe corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust system emission just pass.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
rear brake discs worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both steering rack gaitors damp
front brake discs lipped
front number plate cracked
power steering hoses damp
rear brake discs lipped
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
front and rear brake discs worn (lipped)
front indicators colour faded
front number plate cracked
n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly cut
power steering hoses damp
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front and rear brake discs worn (lipped)
front indicators colour faded
front number plate cracked
n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly cut
power steering hoses damp
Nearside and offside rear trailing arm outer bushes cracked but not resulting in any movement.
Nearside front rubber jacking block missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside and offside rear trailing arm outer bushes cracked but not resulting in any movement.
Nearside front rubber jacking block missing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine top cover fitted.
full engine tray fitted.
offside front inner wheel arch partly insecure.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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P4 RKM is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P4 RKM, 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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P4 RKM is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 1996.
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