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R2 OTG

1999 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

147,536 mi
Last recorded147,536 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 OTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 147,536 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 147,508 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 146,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 146,882 miles

Offside Front Outer steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank in retainer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 146,372 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 146,172 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 146,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 144,804 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 140,094 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 139,107 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre low inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 133,893 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 128,478 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 116,650 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 110,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear discs pitted

Oil leak

both front tyres very low inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2010 104,043 miles

all four discs pitted and slightly worn

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrision

stonechips on screen

Pass 9 Jul 2008 90,298 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 90,209 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 79,428 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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R2 OTG is a 1999 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 R2 OTG, 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 R2 OTG registered?

R2 OTG is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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