MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S917 VAO is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 S917 VAO, 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
How do I check the history of S917 VAO?
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What year was S917 VAO registered?
S917 VAO is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 26 January 1999.
Is S917 VAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S917 VAO shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S917 VAO have outstanding finance?
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