MOT Status
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108,816 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator bulb (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator bulb (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on its inner edge - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on its outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear shock absorber casings are corroding
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on its inner edge - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on its outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear shock absorber casings are corroding
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside wiper blade a little smeary
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
fuel cap seal perished
parking brake binding
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
slight movement in driveshaft axle bearings
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
slight movement in driveshaft axle bearings
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear exhaust joint in poor condition
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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A12 AXE is a 2002 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 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 A12 AXE, 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 A12 AXE registered?
A12 AXE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2002.
Is A12 AXE safe to buy?
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