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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower On connections between pipes and exhaust box one of the assembly flanges is cracked due corrosion.
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Has humidity inside of lens, slightly affecting stop lamp as well. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling sensor arm on suspension connected with a plastic tie, ( This situation can fail and is not precise ).
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two little cracks on "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated There is a position in which we can feel that two or three teethes are not locking. (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower On connections between pipes and exhaust box one of the assembly flanges is cracked due corrosion.
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Has humidity inside of lens, slightly affecting stop lamp as well. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Fog light lens cracked.
Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling sensor arm on suspension connected with a plastic tie, ( This situation can fail and is not precise ).
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two little cracks on "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated There is a position in which we can feel that two or three teethes are not locking. (1.1.6 (d))
Central Front Lower Oil leak From engine. ()
Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling arm on suspension working with a plastic tie .
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two little cracks. (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded The one that comes along the chassis and goes for o/s wheel , ( Next rear axle ). (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The one before the caliper hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Central Front Lower Oil leak From engine. ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The one before the caliper hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling arm on suspension working with a plastic tie .
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two little cracks. (8.3.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre to rear exhaust flange broken but exhaust still secure and not leaking ngases
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre to rear exhaust flange broken but exhaust still secure and not leaking ngases
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn out on inner edges.rear brake disces rusty and wearing(strongly advise)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn out on inner edges.rear brake disces rusty and wearing(strongly advise)
rear exhaust joints corroded and cracked
rear tyres slightly worn
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
rear tyre low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y7 HLE is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 Y7 HLE, 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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Y7 HLE is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 26 January 2004.
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