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S885 JKO

1999 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,464 mi
Last recorded22,464 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 JKO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 22,464 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 21,629 miles

Oil leak

differential leaking oil

Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,555 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 19,526 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2009 18,417 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,417 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 17,622 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 16,576 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 15,622 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 14,763 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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S885 JKO is a 1999 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S885 JKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S885 JKO registered?

S885 JKO is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S885 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S885 JKO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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