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G20 PPC

1999 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,363 mi
Last recorded89,363 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 PPC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 89,363 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 89,333 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 89,287 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 89,283 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 85,222 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,056 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 82,732 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 82,725 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers on outer sills and underside of vehical

front suspension heaverly corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 76,735 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 4 May 2010 75,149 miles

Oil leak

bonnt struts do not support the bonnet

Fail 4 May 2010 75,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

bonnt struts do not support the bonnet

Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,629 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 69,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 64,237 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 64,237 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,688 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 54,688 miles

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

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

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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G20 PPC is a 1999 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 G20 PPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G20 PPC registered?

G20 PPC is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is G20 PPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G20 PPC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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