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S241 AWP

1999 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,930 mi
Last recorded128,930 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS241 AWP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 128,930 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 128,930 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 127,861 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 127,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 125,936 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 124,924 miles

exhaust rear section to middle section offside pipe joint clamp split,but is still secure,recommend attention

nearside front tyre inner tread to shoulder wearing

offside and nearside rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend inspection

slight play to offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 2 Mar 2009 116,995 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 116,778 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 109,690 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 99,327 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 88,718 miles

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges advise

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

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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S241 AWP is a 1999 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S241 AWP, 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 S241 AWP registered?

S241 AWP is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S241 AWP safe to buy?

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