MOT Status
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110,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shocker also noisey (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edghe (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on rear hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on rear hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
FUEL CAP SEAL LIGHTLY PERISHED
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal perished
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes and N/S/F out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel filler cap seal perished and cracked.
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight play steering rack o/s.
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
both front discs worn and corrodid
both rear tyres heavly worn iner outer edges
front pad sensor adrift
hand brake req adjustment
slight play o/s steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play steering rack o/s.
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SN55 NPJ is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2005 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 64,972 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 SN55 NPJ, 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 21 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SN55 NPJ is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2005.
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