MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both rear shock absorbers corroded
front brake discs corroded
rear brake discs corroded
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 zr19 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 zr19 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both rear shock absorbers corroded
front brake discs corroded
rear brake discs corroded
under tray fitted
both front tyres badly worn on inner edge
rear under body and brake pipes under sealed unable to inspect fully
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres badly worn on inner edge
rear under body and brake pipes under sealed unable to inspect fully
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear suspension top mounting area both sides has been undersealed
tyre monitering light stays on
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear of vehicle covered in under seal;
tyre pressure warning light on
both front tyresout of shape
rear pro sharft seal leaking baddly
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
both front tyresout of shape
rear pro sharft seal leaking baddly
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
rear brake discs rusty
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside rear brake sensor lead not connected to brake pad
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside rear brake sensor lead not connected to brake pad
Both front door mirrors showing signs of deterioration
Front number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front tyres wearing slightly uneven
Oil leak
front and rear brake discs slightly worn
rear tyres worn
both front wish bone bushus slightly worn
both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges
o/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ54 ATY is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YJ54 ATY, 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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YJ54 ATY is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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