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M12 EUO

1999 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,583 mi
Last recorded81,583 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 EUO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,583 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 81,570 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,475 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,351 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 80,351 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 79,231 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 79,231 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,688 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,449 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,807 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 73,807 miles

Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear discs coroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,609 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,368 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 64,594 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 60,831 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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M12 EUO is a 1999 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M12 EUO, 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 M12 EUO registered?

M12 EUO is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is M12 EUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 EUO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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