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M3 VWY

1999 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

139,300 mi
Last recorded139,300 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VWY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 139,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 138,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 136,742 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 132,327 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 126,424 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 124,533 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 122,176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 118,851 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 113,564 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 113,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,563 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 106,416 miles

Oil leak

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2013 100,122 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,835 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 79,474 miles

Minor chips in windscreen

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 72,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,478 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 65,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,780 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,552 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 42,555 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 40,350 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 36,383 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 VWY is a 1999 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

M3 VWY is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is M3 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VWY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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