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100,271 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear general corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system leak under load (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front flexi brake hose is not secure in holder
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Steering rack has oil weep.
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Steering rack has oil weep.
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))
Nearside 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)
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 worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Rear mounting area (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre cut on inner side wall but no chords exposed
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms surface corroded. (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Rear mounting area (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre cut on inner side wall but no chords exposed
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms surface corroded. (2.4.G.1)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Drivers side front tyre side wall cut and piece missing, but no choreds are visible
Light control arm broken on drivers side front lower wishbone
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Drivers side front tyre side wall cut and piece missing, but no choreds are visible
Light control arm broken on drivers side front lower wishbone
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear metal suspension componants corroded.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
surface corrosion around drivers side rear subframe front mounting.
Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear self leveling device and link rod corroded
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear self leveling device and link rod corroded
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front headlamp self leveling rod broken
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Y818 PCT is a 2001 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 Y818 PCT, 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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Y818 PCT is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2001.
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