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S83 LKN

1999 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,525 mi
Last recorded124,525 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 LKN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 124,525 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 123,808 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 123,357 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 122,766 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 122,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill poss corroded under skirts

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill poss corroded under skirts

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2020 122,183 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 121,280 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 120,314 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 120,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 118,795 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2016 115,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X 2 (8.3.1d)

all directional indicators are faded

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

covers & trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2016 115,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X 2 (8.3.1d)

all directional indicators are faded

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

covers & trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 115,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 112,117 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 109,006 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 104,735 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 99,869 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 95,587 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 95,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 91,110 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,993 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 78,447 miles

o/s+n/s/r tyres low inner edges +front discs worn

Pass 5 Apr 2007 69,054 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 69,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 55,373 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 55,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake pads slightly low

slight play in nearside part of steering rack

slihgt oil leak at diff

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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S83 LKN is a 1999 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S83 LKN, 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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S83 LKN is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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