MOT Status
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118,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front track rod end has had heat applied
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre, rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front track rod end has had heat applied
Nearside Front track rod end has had heat applied
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre, rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front track rod end has had heat applied
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep to reach cords
Rear Diff leaking oil
Rear N/S+O/S tyres worn inner edges
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep to reach cords
Rear Diff leaking oil
Rear N/S+O/S tyres worn inner edges
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (3.5.1i)
oil leak from engine
strongly advise both rear tyres wearing on inner tread
strongly nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded
oil leak from engine
strongly advise both rear tyres wearing on inner tread
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
oil leak
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake discs corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
both front tyres void of tread to inner + outer edges
o/s/rear tyre void of tread to outer edge
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S23 TYD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 S23 TYD, 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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What year was S23 TYD registered?
S23 TYD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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