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S88 MWM

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,283 mi
Last recorded96,283 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 MWM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 96,283 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 96,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 95,925 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 95,356 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 94,751 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 93,546 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 90,115 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 89,079 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 88,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,142 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 87,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 84,681 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,729 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 79,148 miles

front brake inbalance ./ 28% limit 30%

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,739 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,856 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 72,074 miles

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

front discs pitted

Fail 5 Jul 2010 72,074 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,615 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 68,615 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 63,420 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 57,143 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 57,143 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S88 MWM is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S88 MWM, 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 S88 MWM registered?

S88 MWM is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is S88 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 MWM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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