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S1 RVB

1999 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,532 mi
Last recorded145,532 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 RVB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 145,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 144,885 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 144,111 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 142,367 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 142,352 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight leak from power steering pump

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 22 Jan 2021 142,277 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 142,100 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 141,902 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 141,262 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 139,951 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 138,203 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

engine has oil leak

nearside front tyre cracked on tread

nearside headlight has condensation

offside front tyre cracked on tread

slight corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

slight leak from rear diff

slight splitting to nearside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 15 Oct 2014 136,536 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 134,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 134,845 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 133,798 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2012 133,798 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 132,365 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and slight perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 130,089 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2009 126,615 miles

petrol tank support straps corroded?/front brake pipes corroded//engine oil leaks//exhaust mountings perished//

Pass 18 Nov 2008 123,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2007 121,137 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 120,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 112,774 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 98,431 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 98,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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S1 RVB is a 1999 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 S1 RVB, 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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S1 RVB is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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