MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on inner edges
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front tyres have slight uneven wear
front tyres have slight uneven wear
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
some distortion in n/s rear tyre.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES
ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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C18 AOS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 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 C18 AOS, 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 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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C18 AOS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 April 2003.
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