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M3 YCN

1999 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,426 mi
Last recorded94,426 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YCN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 94,426 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 93,744 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,270 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 93,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,880 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 92,880 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 92,479 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,035 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 89,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,848 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,599 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 83,669 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 81,986 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 81,986 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,893 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 80,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 78,500 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 78,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front caliper starting to bind

Pass 13 Jan 2009 73,833 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 69,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 64,809 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 64,711 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 58,074 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

near-side front tyre worn on outer edge

off-side front tyre worn on outer edge

off-side rear locking wheel nut cap missing

rear number plate starting to delaminate

stone damage on windscreen

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 YCN is a 1999 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YCN, 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 YCN registered?

M3 YCN is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is M3 YCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YCN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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