MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,519 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front steering arm play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
under body and suspension corroded
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor at axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Under body and suspension corroded
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
vehicle coated in underseal
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast 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 missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
vehicle coated in underseal
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive weld repairs have been sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive weld repairs have been sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and series of cuts on tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight mist of oil. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm remaining on centre and worn/perished on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes on rack corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
under covers fitted.
Emissions not tested exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible rear number plate deteriorated. (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at front. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight mist of oil. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm remaining on centre and worn/perished on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes on rack corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
under covers fitted.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear hoses. (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm remaining. (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing edges. (4.1.E.1)
Undertrays fitted.
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate cracked. Rear number plate slightly deteriorated. Both still readable. (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear hoses. (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm remaining. (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing edges. (4.1.E.1)
Undertrays fitted.
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate cracked. Rear number plate slightly deteriorated. Both still readable. (6.3.1d)
front to rear fuel pipe corroded petrol tank straps corroded rear number plate poor
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicators white light. (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance n/s/r stop light bulb dim. (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f repeater light white light. (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s/r outer tail light inop. (1.1.A.3b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s/r tail light inner inop. (1.1.A.3b)
Front to rear fuel pipe corroded. Fuel tank straps corroded.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leaks at engine and gearbox.both front brake backing plates rattle.
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leaks at engine and gearbox.both front brake backing plates rattle.
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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S79 CUY is a 1999 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1999 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 80,351 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 S79 CUY, 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 27 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S79 CUY is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 8 January 1999.
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