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S32 OJB

1999 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,769 mi
Last recorded83,769 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS32 OJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 83,769 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 83,748 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,057 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,462 miles

BOTH STEERING ARMS CORRODED

Front Lower WISHBONES CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

OIL LEAKING FROM GEARBOX

OIL LEAKING FROM REAR AXLE

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

POWER STEERING PRESSURE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 18 Dec 2015 68,365 miles

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

Rear diff has oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 64,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 62,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

very slight play in o/s/f link rod ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2011 58,905 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 58,905 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear coil springs obsecured by suspension

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/f coil spring corroded

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,298 miles

slight rust on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,615 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 50,835 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,610 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 42,638 miles

slight play in o/s rear lower ball joint

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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S32 OJB is a 1999 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S32 OJB, 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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S32 OJB is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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