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M111 KOR

1999 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,112 mi
Last recorded46,112 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 KOR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,112 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 45,185 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 43,610 miles

o/s + n/s front tyres condition perished

Fail 10 Oct 2013 42,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,871 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,138 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,157 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,006 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,688 miles

needs pipes waxoyl

Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,643 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,908 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 34,882 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

annual body light on dash

brake light circuit warning light -intermittent fault

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,376 miles

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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M111 KOR is a 1999 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M111 KOR, 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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M111 KOR is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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