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Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
VEHICLE COATED UNDERNEATH
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle coated underneath
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle coated underneath
Auto gearbox may have an intermittent fault
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak
Underside heavily coated limiting inspection
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Auto gearbox may have intermittent fault
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak
Underside heavily coated limiting inspection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle heavily coated underneath limiting inspection
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle heavily coated underneath limiting inspection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp beam poor
Underside coated restricting inspection
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms for springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle coated underneath restricting some inspection
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms for springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle coated underneath restricting some inspection
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe unto union (2.1.5 (a))
Emissions not tested Due to waterleak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Coolant leak requires investigation
Heatshield loose
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Union onto pump (2.1.5 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
both fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
both fuel tank straps corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak power steering ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)
both fuel tank straps corroded
under-trays fitted obscuring underside components
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area beside jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under-trays fitted obscuring underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
emissions limits only just met
slight corrosion at o/s/f jacking point
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front inner wings corroded
offside front floor corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front inner wings corroded
offside front floor corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
fluid covering pas bottle & hoses
o/s/f fog light inop
oil leak at differential
only one jet per side on washers working
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
slight wear off side front tyre edge
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601 HOT is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,931 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 601 HOT, 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 28 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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601 HOT is a 1998 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 1998.
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