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S949 PNK

1999 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,126 mi
Last recorded111,126 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 PNK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 111,126 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides wing (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes are corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 107,964 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 107,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2013 106,063 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 106,011 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 101,237 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 90,865 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 81,808 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 81,803 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 May 2007 69,878 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 68,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front brake binding slightly

number plates not bs marked/illegal?

Pass 11 Nov 2005 63,219 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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S949 PNK is a 1999 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S949 PNK, 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 S949 PNK registered?

S949 PNK is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 23 January 1999.

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