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S126 GGP

1999 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,874 mi
Last recorded100,874 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 GGP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 100,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 100,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 99,404 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 98,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 97,589 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 97,369 miles

power steering pipes corroded and leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,456 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 92,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,366 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 91,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,668 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 87,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,795 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,486 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,363 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,496 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,112 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,802 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,170 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,131 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 39,120 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,834 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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S126 GGP is a 1999 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S126 GGP, 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 S126 GGP registered?

S126 GGP is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is S126 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S126 GGP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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