MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,594 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s n/s front lower arms shwing signs of corrosion.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
condensation behind nearside front headlamp glass
corrosion to floor pan front to rear and around jacking points
corrosion to front and rear brake ferrules
corrosion to front suspension,steering and braking systems
fuel tank straps corroded
full body kit fitted unable to assess outer sills properly
parkbrake requirements only just met @ 17% the parkbrake requires adjustment or repair
rear exhaust heat shield has dropped
the vehicle has been lowered and only just fits onto the jack
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
condensation behind nearside front headlamp glass
corrosion to floor pan front to rear and around jacking points
corrosion to front and rear brake ferrules
corrosion to front suspension,steering and braking systems
fuel tank straps corroded
full body kit fitted unable to assess outer sills properly
parkbrake requirements only just met @ 17% the parkbrake requires adjustment or repair
rear exhaust heat shield has dropped
the vehicle has been lowered and only just fits onto the jack
wear at rear suspension offside arm bush
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
body kit fitted to vehicle preventing full examination of both sides outer body sills. undertray fitted preventing full inspection of testable items
both sides rear brake discs scored & corrodded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
body kit fitted to vehicle preventing full examination of both sides outer body sills. undertray fitted preventing full inspection of testable items
both sides front & both sides rear indicators fading to white
both sides rear brake discs scored & corrodded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn(not excessive)
o/s/,n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded
o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
o/s/r,n/s/r brakes slight binding
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyre nearing wear indicators
various brake pipes started to corrod
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
evidence of engine oil leak †
wipers smearing screen slightly
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R971 JAT is a 1998 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R971 JAT, 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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R971 JAT is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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