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M30 FFF

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,103 mi
Last recorded60,103 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 FFF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,103 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,708 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 592,880 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,364 miles

see advisory notice- 344005917005

Fail 15 Jan 2007 52,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both front and rear inner brake disc corroded

both rear tyres slihtly rubbing on inner wheel arches

Pass 2 Dec 2005 51,377 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 51,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M30 FFF is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M30 FFF, 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 M30 FFF registered?

M30 FFF is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is M30 FFF safe to buy?

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