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M3 HEO

1999 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,885 mi
Last recorded111,885 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HEO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 111,885 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Diff oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2025 111,883 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine oil leak

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2024 111,829 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 111,829 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near to offside rear suspension arm and jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 111,340 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jul 2023 111,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2022 109,974 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 108,553 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 108,553 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 107,711 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 107,689 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 107,685 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 107,499 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 107,493 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 107,285 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 107,284 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 106,332 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 106,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 104,202 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 101,179 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 100,102 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 97,705 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 92,086 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 83,837 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 83,832 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2005 78,939 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 HEO is a 1999 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M3 HEO, 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 M3 HEO registered?

M3 HEO is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is M3 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 HEO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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