MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,910 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs corroded
unable to see bottom coils of rear springs
water leak?
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise further check on nearside rear main brake pipe unable to see fully
unable to see bottom coils of rear springs
water leak?
slight play detected at offside steering rack outer arm.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre wearing on edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre wearing on edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
airbag light on
dampness to power steering pipes
mid exhaust mount split but still supporting exhaust
nearside front tyre worn close to limit outer edge
offside rear tyre wearing low in tread
plastic sill covers fitted
slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
airbag light on
dampness to power steering pipes
mid exhaust mount split but still supporting exhaust
nearside front tyre worn close to limit outer edge
offside rear tyre wearing low in tread
plastic sill covers fitted
slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link
slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R480 WRN is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R480 WRN, 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 R480 WRN registered?
R480 WRN is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R480 WRN safe to buy?
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