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M3 SYR

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,845 mi
Last recorded106,845 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 SYR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 106,845 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 106,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working N/S wing repeater in-op (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing Fuel line rubbing against brake line (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake caliper carrier loose

Pass 10 Oct 2024 105,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 105,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 105,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs have bands of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear park brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 22 May 2024 105,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2023 104,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 101,564 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 97,575 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 May 2019 95,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,627 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,025 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 90,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 87,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust rubber missing, but still secure.

fuel line-pipe ferrule corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 87,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

centre exhaust system rubber mount missing but still secure

Pass 18 Apr 2015 86,028 miles

advise nsf droplink dustcover perished

Pass 22 May 2013 81,244 miles

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

o/s headlight cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2011 80,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

all brake discs corroded

nearside front anti-rollbar link dust cover split

Pass 24 Jun 2011 80,761 miles

all brake discs corroded

nearside front anti-rollbar link dust cover split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 77,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,592 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 71,588 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

front anti roll bar offside link arm rubber split

nearside front tyre rubbing on loose undertray on full right hand lock

Pass 29 Aug 2007 69,588 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 69,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

ADVISE OFF SIDE REAR BOOT FLOOR RUSTEY

Pass 15 Aug 2006 67,699 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 61,481 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 SYR is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue 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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

M3 SYR is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is M3 SYR safe to buy?

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