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ExpiredMileage
171,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam n/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded front (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking front (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe power steering (2.1.5 (f) (i))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs scored pitted
Inner Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Inner Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front anti roll bar drop links gaiters split
front brake discs corroded
slight corrosion of fuel pipe
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front anti roll bar drop links gaiters split
front brake discs corroded
slight corrosion of fuel pipe
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
airbag light on.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
airbag light on.
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T530 SRR is a 1999 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 T530 SRR, 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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T530 SRR is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 19 May 1999.
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