MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight play in offside of steering rack
1 LED out on both rear indicators
Deep splits in prop shaft coupling
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside headlight washer jets missing
Offside and nearside front anti roll bar link bar ball joint dust covers split
Play in steering rack
Rear exhaust flange collars broken but exhaust still secure
1 LED out on both rear indicators
Deep splits in prop shaft coupling
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside headlight washer jets missing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside and nearside front anti roll bar link bar ball joint dust covers split
Play in steering rack
Rear exhaust flange collars broken but exhaust still secure
1 of the offside rear indicator LEDs not working
Both nearside headlight top plastic mountings broken but headlight still secure
Front brake discs very thin. I'd recommend these are replaced soon
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside front brake pad clips missing. I'd recommend these are replaced
Nearside front tyre shallow cuts arounf outer edge circumforance
Nearside steering arm bent but not to the point where it's unserviceable. I'd recommend this is replaced
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre low on edges
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear exhaust joint flanges heavily corroded
Windscreen wipers clearing screen poorly
oil leaks from engine
1 of the offside rear indicator LEDs not working
Both nearside headlight top plastic mountings broken but headlight still secure
Front brake discs very thin. I'd recommend these are replaced soon
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front brake pad clips missing. I'd recommend these are replaced
Nearside front tyre shallow cuts arounf outer edge circumforance
Nearside steering arm bent but not to the point where it's unserviceable. I'd recommend this is replaced
Offside front tyre low on edges
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack
Rear exhaust joint flanges heavily corroded
Windscreen wipers clearing screen poorly
oil leaks from engine
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YG53 FDX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 YG53 FDX, 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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YG53 FDX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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