MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,828 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Around the rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
TPMS light on
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Around the rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
TPMS light on
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front shock absorber close to tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive rear propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front shock absorber close to tyre
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear propshaft seal (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))
offside front shock absorber very close to tyre
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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XLY 229 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XLY 229, 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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XLY 229 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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