MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,685 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front brake discs corroded
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs pitted
front bumper damaged
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs pitted
front bumper damaged
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R73 XBT is a 1998 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,931 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 R73 XBT, 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 28 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R73 XBT registered?
R73 XBT is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R73 XBT safe to buy?
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