MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both nearside and offside sills rusty
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Patches of corrosion underfloor
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection if some prescibed areas
Body kit fitted not enabling full inspection of prescribed areas
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
front brake discs slightly corroded
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
front brake discs slightly corroded
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front inner sills corroded+holed n/s+o/s
front jacking points corroded+holed n/s+o/s
plastic cover sills fitted (inspection not done)
handbrake peformance low o/s
inner sills to floor pan corroded n/s+o/s front
inner wheel arches corroded o/s/f
plastic outer sills fitted n/s+o/s
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
offside front inner sill/floor has damage to the jacking area
vehicle is fitted with sill covers
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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ehaust rubbers perished
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust rubber deterioated
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J556 SPE is a 1992 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1992 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 115,140 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 J556 SPE, 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 34 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J556 SPE is a 1992 BMW M3, first registered on 9 April 1992.
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