MOT Status
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137,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve. (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve. (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve. (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve. (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve. (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve. (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve. (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve. (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.
Front Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL greased (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
bonnet struts do not support the bonnet when opened
Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
bonnet struts do not support the bonnet when opened
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R878 YTR is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R878 YTR, 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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R878 YTR is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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