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123,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer clamps broken
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer clamps broken
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer clamps broken
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges also has small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges both have small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust pipe/silencer clamp broken
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded but not yet excessively near joins to flexible pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet won't stay up (gas strutt weak and N/S strutt missing
Both rear tyres worn low on tread and nearing limits of wear (esp N/S/R)
Front grill section missing
Front to rear metal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded at rear end areas
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm outer bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet won't stay up (gas strutt weak and N/S strutt missing
Both rear tyres worn low on tread and nearing limits of wear (esp N/S/R)
Front grill section missing
Front to rear metal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded at rear end areas
Both front to rear metal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded at O/S/R and N/S/R end areas, and around fuel tank areas
Rear subframe getting abit of surface corrosion
Exhaust pipe rear end areas going into rear silencer box, starting to get abit corroded
Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at N/S/R end areas
N/S/R tyre worn low on tread and ON limit of wear in central areas, and worn at inner edge
O/S/R tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limit of tread wear
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated Excessively perrished and split (7.2.4c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Bulb connections corroded and broken away (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Too dim, bulb connection getting corroded (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken Lower end area (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust pipe rear end areas going into rear silencer box, starting to get abit corroded
Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at N/S/R end areas
N/S/R tyre worn low on tread and ON limit of wear in central areas, and worn at inner edge
O/S/R tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limit of tread wear
Both rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread
Offside Rear coil spring broken Broken at lower end (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread
Rear b/pads appear to be getting low (esp inner pads)
signs of corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes
signs of perishing to both engine mountings
strong advise perishing to fuel cap seal
Rear exhaust clamps badly corroded.
rear exhaust brackets corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust clamps badly corroded
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust clamps badly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
r/n/s tyre inner edge worn
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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CE03 VTT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 CE03 VTT, 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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CE03 VTT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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