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E3 ETL

1999 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,095 mi
Last recorded116,095 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 ETL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 116,095 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 115,961 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 115,866 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 115,455 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 115,367 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 115,346 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 114,634 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 114,623 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 114,195 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 112,881 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust front mounting clamp insecure

n/s rear outer drive shaft boot slightly split

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bush

Fail 4 Jun 2014 112,880 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust front mounting clamp insecure

n/s rear outer drive shaft boot slightly split

oil level low

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bush

various engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2013 110,861 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front mounting insecure/coroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s o/s windscreen washers poor

n/s rear cv boot slightly split

o/s headlamp rear cover missing / o/s head lamp aim slightly dull

slight oil leak engine + gearbox

slight play n/s o/s rear anti roll bar outer link pin

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

slight play steering wheel

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

slight play/splitting n/s o/s rear shocker top mountings

Fail 4 Jun 2013 110,861 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front mounting insecure/coroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s o/s windscreen washers poor

n/s rear cv boot slightly split

o/s headlamp rear cover missing / o/s head lamp aim slightly dull

slight oil leak engine + gearbox

slight play n/s o/s rear anti roll bar outer link pin

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

slight play steering wheel

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

slight play/splitting n/s o/s rear shocker top mountings

Pass 7 Jun 2012 110,284 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

both rear shocker top mounts splitting

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear outer CV gaitor split

Fail 28 May 2012 110,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

both rear shocker top mounts splitting

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear outer CV gaitor split

viscous fan not working

Pass 9 Jun 2010 108,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

bottom part of engine has oil leaks

Pass 28 May 2009 99,623 miles

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)

Fail 27 May 2009 99,623 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 89,304 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 80,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2006 70,921 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 61,703 miles

1 front pads low †2 very slight play in front track arms,front ball joints,front suspension arm rear bushes

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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E3 ETL is a 1999 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1999 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 80,351 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 E3 ETL, 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 27 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E3 ETL is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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