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JBZ 383

1999 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,072 mi
Last recorded81,072 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 383
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,459 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 78,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,468 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 63,403 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 59,118 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,816 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 51,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre defective

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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JBZ 383 is a 1999 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JBZ 383, 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 JBZ 383 registered?

JBZ 383 is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is JBZ 383 safe to buy?

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