MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear pads low
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear pads low
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Airbag light on
All rear pads very low
Cooling fan not working
Oil light flashing
advice hazard switch intermittant early renewal required
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advice hazard switch intermittant early renewal required
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
advise on near side & off side front side lights dull
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
advise on near side & off side front side lights dull
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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R142 LPC is a 1997 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R142 LPC, 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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What year was R142 LPC registered?
R142 LPC is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R142 LPC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R142 LPC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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