MOT Status
ValidMileage
110,776 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits limit 0.30% - actual reading 0.58% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits limit 0.50% - actual reading 1.26% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right unable to adjust at the back of the headlamp (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil residue around the engine and rear diff
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
oil residue engine and rear diff areas
under body general corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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F71 NMX is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 96,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 F71 NMX, 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 29 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F71 NMX registered?
F71 NMX is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 2 July 1997.
Is F71 NMX safe to buy?
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