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M3 XYL

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,473 mi
Last recorded104,473 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 104,473 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 104,465 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 103,969 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,908 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 103,908 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,074 miles

Differential bush has slight play

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers slightly split but does not afffect clearing of the screen

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,844 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

radiator top hose splitting******

Fail 14 Aug 2014 100,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

radiator top hose splitting******

Fail 15 Aug 2013 98,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 93,958 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 93,958 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,514 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 89,513 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,443 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 80,980 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak lower engine area

Fail 27 Jul 2009 80,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak lower engine area

Fail 13 Jul 2009 80,949 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Oil leak

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

nearside front anti roll bar linkage lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 20 Aug 2008 78,519 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 77,959 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 74,566 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 74,543 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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 XYL is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

M3 XYL is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M3 XYL safe to buy?

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