MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,416 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Slight play in front steering knuckles
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight play in front steering knuckles
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
front brake discs worn
nearside rear tyre small cuts to tread
offside front tyre small cuts to tread
rear brake discs worn
slight play in offside inner steering rack joint
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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T226 VVX is a 1999 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 T226 VVX, 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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T226 VVX is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 1999.
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