MOT Status
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78,211 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light appears to be contaminated with water (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, close to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light appears to be contaminated with water (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light appears to be contaminated with water (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, close to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light appears to be contaminated with water (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
under trays fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering rack
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering rack
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall
offside rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall
offside rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs worn
large under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
large under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs worn
large under tray fitted , not allowing full inspection of some components
slight play n/s of steering rack
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs worn
large under tray fitted , not allowing full inspection of some components
slight play n/s of steering rack
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres weasring on edges close too limit
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RA53 CLJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 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 RA53 CLJ, 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 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RA53 CLJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 2003.
Is RA53 CLJ safe to buy?
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