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S79 CUY

1999 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,519 mi
Last recorded76,519 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 CUY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 76,519 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front steering arm play

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

under body and suspension corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2025 76,502 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor at axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Under body and suspension corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 76,268 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 5 Aug 2024 76,263 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 21 Aug 2023 76,026 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 75,857 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive weld repairs have been sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 75,847 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive weld repairs have been sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,514 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 75,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 74,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,374 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 74,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and series of cuts on tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight mist of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm remaining on centre and worn/perished on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes on rack corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under covers fitted.

Fail 24 May 2018 73,744 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible rear number plate deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at front. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight mist of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm remaining on centre and worn/perished on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes on rack corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under covers fitted.

Pass 29 May 2017 73,386 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear hoses. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm remaining. (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing edges. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate cracked. Rear number plate slightly deteriorated. Both still readable. (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2017 73,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear hoses. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm remaining. (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing edges. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate cracked. Rear number plate slightly deteriorated. Both still readable. (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 72,572 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded petrol tank straps corroded rear number plate poor

Fail 21 Apr 2016 72,519 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicators white light. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance n/s/r stop light bulb dim. (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f repeater light white light. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s/r outer tail light inop. (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s/r tail light inner inop. (1.1.A.3b)

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded. Fuel tank straps corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,248 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaks at engine and gearbox.both front brake backing plates rattle.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 71,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaks at engine and gearbox.both front brake backing plates rattle.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 70,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 68,855 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 67,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,201 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2009 64,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 64,473 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 62,635 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 60,021 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 60,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 54,740 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 54,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S79 CUY is a 1999 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S79 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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S79 CUY is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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