MOT Status
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82,500 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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TPM Light on
Rear exhaust clamp cracked but secure
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp cracked but not insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working angel eye side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush exessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush exessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp cracked but not insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Secondary catalytic converter bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
offside rear tyre inner edge worn
play in steering arm
play in steering arms
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
offside rear tyre inner edge worn
play in steering arm
play in steering arms
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear tyres worn on inside edge
Undertray
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust bracket corroded
offside front tyre inner wall split
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust bracket corroded
offside front tyre inner wall split
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
rear exhaust deteiorated.
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
rear exhaust deteiorated.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side front tyre side wall damage.
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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355 MDL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 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 355 MDL, 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 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 355 MDL registered?
355 MDL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 December 2002.
Is 355 MDL safe to buy?
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