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M3 DVK

1999 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,958 mi
Last recorded95,958 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 DVK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 95,958 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in ends of steering rack/ drumsticks

Fail 14 Jun 2011 95,958 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in ends of steering rack/ drumsticks

Fail 1 Apr 2011 95,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 89,855 miles

o/s/f headlight lens damp

Fail 28 Mar 2009 77,777 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 77,777 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,901 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 67,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 67,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2007

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 63,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag warning light staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection on nearside rear adult seat belt

nearside rear tyre showing wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre showing wear on inner edge

offside washer jet partially blocked

oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2006 63,071 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag warning light staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection to nearside rear adult seat belt

nearside rear tyre showing wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre showing wear on inner edge

offside washer jet partially blocked

oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2005 51,805 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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M3 DVK is a 1999 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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