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M12 KYU

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,234 mi
Last recorded109,234 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 KYU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 109,234 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 107,367 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 106,087 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 105,757 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 105,710 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 104,040 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 104,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 102,042 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 102,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel lines corroded

Offside front tyre weraing thin on inner and outer edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 99,795 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 99,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 94,912 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 94,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 89,516 miles

corrosion to nearside front to rear metal brake pipe unable to inspect fully.

front brake discs look low.

front exhaust mounting damaged.

nearside front inner tyre wall heavily perished and slightly damaged.

nearside front sidelight dim just acceptable.

offside rear tyre just on legal limit recommend replacement.

rear diff leaking.

sill skirts fitted.

underbody shields fitted.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 89,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

corrosion to nearside front to rear metal brake pipe unable to inspect fully.

front brake discs look low.

front exhaust mounting damaged.

nearside front inner tyre wall heavily perished and slightly damaged.

nearside front sidelight dim just acceptable.

offside rear tyre just on legal limit recommend replacement.

rear diff leaking.

sill skirts fitted.

underbody shields fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 80,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 73,625 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 67,588 miles

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

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 KYU is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M12 KYU, 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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M12 KYU is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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