MOT Status
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104,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test suction mounted phone holder on windscreen ()
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle/differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test suction mounted phone holder on windscreen ()
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle/differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated due to accident damage (3.1 (c))
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
oil leaks, engine/transmission/rear axle
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges under bonnet connected to headlamps (4.11 (a) (ii))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested due to insecure headlamps (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp insecure both lamps (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on inner wing/arch/liner (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated due to accident damage (3.1 (c))
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
oil leaks, engine/transmission/rear axle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
lower subframe support plate has multiple bolts missing
rear differential leaking oil
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
lower subframe support plate has multiple bolts missing
rear differential leaking oil
tyre pressure monitoring light on
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W100 LFD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 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 W100 LFD, 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 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was W100 LFD registered?
W100 LFD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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