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M3 MWT

1999 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,657 mi
Last recorded82,657 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 MWT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 82,657 miles

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

both front tyres age cracking

both o/s jacking pads missing

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f jacking pad missing

Fail 9 Nov 2017 82,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres age cracking

both o/s jacking pads missing

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f jacking pad missing

Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,475 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 82,475 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,357 miles

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

both front drop links poor condition

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

jacking pads missing

Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,890 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,719 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 71,604 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,604 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 69,190 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust on metal fuel pipes

surface rust on power steering pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,190 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust on metal fuel pipes

surface rust on power steering pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2009 68,106 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear pads 3/4 worn

Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,809 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 60,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,560 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 60,554 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,291 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MWT is a 1999 BMW M3 in Yellow 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 M3 MWT, 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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What year was M3 MWT registered?

M3 MWT is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is M3 MWT safe to buy?

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