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132,131 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake hoses covered in grease
brake pipes covered in grease
covers fitted too outer sills
engine radiator in poor condition
fuel pipes covered in grease
interior mirror missing
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake hoses covered in grease
brake pipes covered in grease
covers fitted too outer sills
engine radiator in poor condition
fuel pipes covered in grease
interior mirror missing
Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust both rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses/ferrules greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between both flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining inboard flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear damage to tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front floor excessively corroded at jacking point
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses/ferrules greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between both flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
condensation in n/s front headlamp
interior rear view mirror missing
n/s & o/s front suspension components corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust both rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses/ferrules greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between both flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining inboard flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear damage to tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front floor excessively corroded at jacking point
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses/ferrules greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between both flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
condensation in n/s front headlamp
interior rear view mirror missing
n/s & o/s front suspension components corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
all brake pipes & hoses covered in grease
covers fitted to outer sills
drivers seat does not tilt forward
fuel pipes covered in greasce
radiator has coolant leak
rear diff has slight oil leak
suspension components surface corroded
Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
all brake pipes & hoses covered in grease
covers fitted to outer sills
drivers seat does not tilt forward
fuel pipes covered in greasce
radiator has coolant leak
rear diff has slight oil leak
suspension components surface corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes to and from hoses surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear axle pinion seal slight oil leak
covers fitted to outer sills
steering rack rod joints have slight play in
Nearside Rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear brake pipes corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/prop oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer inner mounting broken
all flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded
fuel pipe in front of fuel tank corroded
outer sill panels covered
slight corrosion to n/s front brake pipe
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear brake pipes corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/prop oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer inner mounting broken
all flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded
fuel pipe in front of fuel tank corroded
outer sill panels covered
slight corrosion to n/s front brake pipe
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front brake pipe joining hose corroded
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear brake pipe corroded
metal fuel pipes by fuel tank corroded
outer sill panels obscured by covers
rear exhaust silencer rear inner mounting broken away from silencer
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front brake pipe joining hose corroded
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear brake pipe corroded
metal fuel pipes by fuel tank corroded
outer sill panels obscured by covers
rear exhaust silencer rear inner mounting broken away from silencer
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipes under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear brake pipe corroded
all rear brake hoses ferrules corroded
both front brake hoses ferrules corroded
outer sill panels obscured by plastic covers
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipes under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear brake pipe corroded
all rear brake hoses ferrules corroded
both front brake hoses ferrules corroded
outer sill panels obscured by plastic covers
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front brake slightly binding
rear axle pinion oil seal leaking
Both rear brake pipes(from joiner to hose) surface corroded
Exhaust front section blowing
Fuel pipes surface corroded
N/S/F Wheel bent on inner part of rim
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear axle pinion seal leaking oil
Rear brake pads getting low
Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear diff pinion seal leaking oil
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread
rear diff pinion seal leaking oil
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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P734 XGT is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 P734 XGT, 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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P734 XGT is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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