MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,965 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front brake hose bracket slightly modified
engine underside slightly damp
fuel cap seal slightly perished
rear exhaust flange slightly corroded
very small chip mark to nearside of windscreen
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides rear tyres inner tread shoulders badly worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front brake hose bracket slightly modified
engine underside slightly damp
fuel cap seal slightly perished
rear exhaust flange slightly corroded
very small chip mark to nearside of windscreen
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front brake hose bracket slightly modified
Nearside Front windscreen has slight chip mark
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear outer tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
fuel cap seal slightly perished
rear diff slightly damp of oil
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure flanges corroded and broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides front outer tread shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front brake hose bracket slightly modified
Nearside Front windscreen has slight chip mark
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear outer tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
fuel cap seal slightly perished
rear diff slightly damp of oil
Nearside Front back plate slightly corroded, and brake hose bracket slightly modified
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear on inner edges worn and front on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
fuel cap seal slightly perished
rear exhaust flange slightly corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front additional bracket fitted to brake flexi-hose
fuel cap seal slightly perished
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front additional bracket fitted to brake flexi-hose
fuel cap seal slightly perished
both sides front tyres inner side walls rim protectors slightly damaged
front and rear brake discs slightly corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside and offside rear tyres cords exposed.
Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AB55 TOY is a 2005 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2005 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 64,972 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 AB55 TOY, 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 21 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AB55 TOY is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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