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M3 PHT

1999 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,339 mi
Last recorded148,339 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 PHT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 148,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 147,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where the exhaust clamps together there is a fracture clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From the power steering fluid reservoir. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From the front diff pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 147,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where the exhaust clamps together there is a fracture clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From the power steering fluid reservoir. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From the front diff pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 146,725 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 146,083 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 144,560 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 142,248 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 140,739 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 138,071 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 138,071 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 135,420 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front air con leaking

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 131,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 131,752 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 127,120 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 119,765 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 113,315 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 113,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,477 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 100,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 99,565 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 89,396 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 77,833 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 77,833 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 64,487 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 PHT is a 1999 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHT, 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 PHT registered?

M3 PHT is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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