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S444 JJA

1999 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,814 mi
Last recorded108,814 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 JJA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 108,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

emissions on limit

oil leak under engine bay

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 105,648 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,524 miles

bonnet doesnt stay upright

both rear indicators loosing colour

driver seat has slight movement

front discs pitted

nearside rear brake pipe has surface rust

oil leak on engine

rear discs pitted

rear seat insecure

rear wheels slightly binding

Fail 6 Sep 2010 100,524 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet doesnt stay upright

both rear indicators loosing colour

driver seat has slight movement

front discs pitted

nearside rear brake pipe has surface rust

oil leak on engine

rear discs pitted

rear seat insecure

rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 31 Mar 2009 100,524 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2009 100,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2007 100,302 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 92,038 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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S444 JJA is a 1999 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S444 JJA, 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 S444 JJA registered?

S444 JJA is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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