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S854 CGC

1999 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

139,733 mi
Last recorded139,733 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 CGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 139,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 139,605 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 139,412 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 138,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 138,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 137,831 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 137,303 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 136,606 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 135,337 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 129,175 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 118,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 111,353 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 102,954 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,177 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,338 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,403 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,278 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 64,274 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,334 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,866 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,710 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 39,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 28,174 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 28,167 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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S854 CGC is a 1999 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S854 CGC, 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 S854 CGC registered?

S854 CGC is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S854 CGC safe to buy?

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