MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,896 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front 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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp washes dont work
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear over above axle and fuel tank to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp washes dont work
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear brake pipes and ferrules corroded
traction control light and airbag light have an intermittent fault
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear brake pipes and ferrules corroded
Lower under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front 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)
Lower under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
fuel cap seal is perished but still preforming as intended
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
fuel cap seal is perished but still preforming as intended
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light is on
fuel cap seal is perished but still performing as intended.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
advise front brakes imbalance requirements only just met
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres wearing on outer edges
front discs worn
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
outer sills covered
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PU51 LOV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 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 PU51 LOV, 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 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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PU51 LOV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 October 2003.
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