MOT Status
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108,808 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear slight diff oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear diff leaking oil
slight corrosion offside front floor pan
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear diff leaking oil
slight corrosion offside front floor pan
car got very hot during test
oil leak from diff
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
car got very hot during test
oil leak from diff
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Oil leak from rear diff seal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in both steering tie rods
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak from rear diff seal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in both steering tie rods
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested car getting very hot during test (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Corrosion around jacking points
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in both front inner steering tie rods
Rear diff leaking
Undertray loose
Nearside Front Lower fog light not working
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower fog light not working
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower suspension bush rubber deteriorated
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high throttle stickes (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides wishbone, rear bushes (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front seat belt slow to return
Oil leak from rear differential to front prop shaft. ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage hose coming from pump (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides wishbone, rear bushes (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front seat belt slow to return
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak from rear differential to front prop shaft. ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage hose coming from pump (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel pipes rusty
2 elements of high level brake light not working
fuel pipe tank to filter corroded [not leaking]
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
fuel pipe tank to filter corroded [not leaking]
Airbag light on in dash
Both front tyres wearing slightl on inner egde
Clutch bitting point very low
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fuel line front to rear slight surface corrssion
O/S/F corner untertray insecure
Airbag light on in dash
Both front tyres wearing slightl on inner egde
Clutch bitting point very low
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fuel line front to rear slight surface corrssion
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
O/S/F corner untertray insecure
Offside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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P508 ODA is a 1996 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 P508 ODA, 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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P508 ODA is a 1996 BMW M3, first registered on 3 December 1996.
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