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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering angle warning light on
Tyre pressure light on
Diff leaking
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated by union from metal to flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated by union from metal to flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Between bead and rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Between bead and rim - 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Diff leaking
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded In front of rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake insecure Caliper securing clip missing (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded In front of rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant light illuminated
Covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad warning wire (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Coolant light illuminated
Covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front shock absorber mounting to hub has play but bolt is tight
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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SJ04 LPY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 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 SJ04 LPY, 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 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SJ04 LPY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 2004.
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