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P777 HLY

1999 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,493 mi
Last recorded100,493 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 HLY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 100,493 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 99,921 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 99,330 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,259 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 97,242 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 97,225 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 97,209 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 97,193 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 96,715 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 96,658 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 96,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 96,210 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,540 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 88,303 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 88,303 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,999 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 70,971 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 70,924 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,113 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 65,113 miles

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

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

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

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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P777 HLY is a 1999 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P777 HLY, 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 P777 HLY registered?

P777 HLY is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is P777 HLY safe to buy?

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