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S13 MWM

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,041 mi
Last recorded96,041 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 MWM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 96,041 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 95,306 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 95,105 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 93,455 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 93,453 miles

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

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

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

f/wishbone rear bushes deteriating

front brake pipes deteriating

raer trailing arm bushes deteriating

Pass 26 Sep 2008 90,699 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 86,117 miles

n/s/f low tread

oil leaks

rear brake pipe corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2007 86,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine oil leaks † †rear brake corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2006 81,234 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 81,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F H/LAMP INTERMITTENT FAULT? †BOTH N/S TYRES LOW TREAD - REAR V NEAR LIMIT

Pass 28 Sep 2005 76,723 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 76,680 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S13 MWM is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S13 MWM, 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 S13 MWM registered?

S13 MWM is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S13 MWM safe to buy?

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