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Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear sill corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear sill corroded
Rear axle leaking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear sill corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear sill corroded
Rear axle leaking
Front suspension components corroded
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
oil leak on prop shaft seal
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
oil leak on prop shaft seal
Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
exhaust backbox clamp corroded but still secure
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
exhaust backbox clamp corroded but still secure
exhaust system corroded
Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
all brake hose ferrles corroded
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
all brake hose ferrles corroded
Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
exhaust system corroded
rear axle leaking
underside of vehicle corroded
Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
all brake hose ferrles corroded but can still function as intended
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
all brake hose ferrles corroded but can still function as intended
Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Nearside Front brake slight grabbing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
all brake hose ferrls corroded
all coil springs corroded but can still function as intended
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Nearside Front brake slight grabbing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
all brake hose ferrls corroded
all coil springs corroded but can still function as intended
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.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)
all brake hose ferrls corroded
all coil spring corroded
cult on n/s/r tyre inner and outer walls but not deep enought to reach ply or cords
rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake hose ferrls corroded
all coil spring corroded
cult on n/s/r tyre inner and outer walls but not deep enought to reach ply or cords
rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to see full front to rear brake pipes due to undercovres
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
unable to see full front to rear brake pipes due to undercovres
OUTER SILLS DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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Y168 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
Across all 2001 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,992 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 Y168 NBL, 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 25 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y168 NBL is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 18 May 2001.
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