MOT Status
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182,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear fuel cap seal a little deteriorated
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fuel cap seal a little deteriorated
Oil leaking excessively from engine rear part of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure, fixing bolt missing.
Nearside Rear park brake rearing a little low. However, no fault found
Offside Rear fuel cap seal a little deteriorated
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material more than one (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy hose, unable to use prescribe too to scrape (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear oil leak @ differential pinion oil seal
Oil leak, but not excessive at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
large mist of oil on rear diff
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
middle to rear exhaust bo clamp broken
petrol cap seal perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front headlamp adjuster rod broken
middle to rear exhaust bo clamp broken
petrol cap seal perished
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)
offside rear exhaust box mount split
petrol cap seal perished
rear exhaust box flanges cracked and broken
wipers slightly smeary
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
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)
offside rear exhaust box mount split
petrol cap seal perished
rear exhaust box flanges cracked and broken
wipers slightly smeary
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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VX54 VBU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 VX54 VBU, 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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VX54 VBU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2004.
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