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E423 TCV

1999 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

211,916 mi
Last recorded211,916 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE423 TCV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 211,916 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 211,647 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 210,888 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 209,258 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 208,519 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 205,586 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 202,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 197,358 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 12 Aug 2010 196,312 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)

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2009 194,830 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)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2008 188,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 173,284 miles

No rear seats or belts fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2006 173,051 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 169,154 miles

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)

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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E423 TCV is a 1999 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E423 TCV, 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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What year was E423 TCV registered?

E423 TCV is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 5 June 1999.

Is E423 TCV safe to buy?

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