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S207 CUY

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,420 mi
Last recorded71,420 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS207 CUY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 71,420 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 71,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2024 70,905 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 70,361 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 70,063 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,934 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 69,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 69,309 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 68,945 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 68,114 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 66,355 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 64,631 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 64,334 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 63,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2014 63,515 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,603 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear and o/s rear brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,922 miles

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

slight brake judder o/s front

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,988 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,601 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 51,601 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,001 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 43,108 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,108 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,261 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dash board brake light warning fault

head light lens slightly condensated

Pass 19 May 2006 26,253 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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S207 CUY is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S207 CUY, 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 S207 CUY registered?

S207 CUY is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S207 CUY safe to buy?

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