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R99 DOS

2001 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,258 mi
Last recorded159,258 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 DOS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 159,258 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 152,278 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle to low for roller brake test.

Pass 8 Sep 2023 145,418 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 138,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 131,618 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 125,756 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 120,146 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips in windscreen one on N/S of screen and one on O/S of screen not seriously effecting view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 119,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread depth 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips in windscreen one on N/S of screen and one on O/S of screen not seriously effecting view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 113,774 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 106,835 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,888 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,975 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 85,626 miles

Brake Pipes Heavily Undersealed

Fail 12 Sep 2014 85,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,388 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 85,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,719 miles

all four tyres getting low on tread

brake pipes surface rust

Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,224 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,832 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2007 42,064 miles

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

cuts in offside rear and both front tyres ( sidewalls )

offside front foglight broken.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,228 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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R99 DOS is a 2001 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,992 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 R99 DOS, 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 25 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R99 DOS registered?

R99 DOS is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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