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T103 VAV

1999 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,297 mi
Last recorded134,297 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT103 VAV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 134,297 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 130,045 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 125,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 100,222 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 124,896 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 122,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2012 118,246 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 115,757 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 97,378 miles

Oil leaks

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 97,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leaks

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

Pass 7 May 2009 94,613 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 91,689 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2008 91,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 90,900 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 90,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

transmission oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2006 78,388 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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T103 VAV is a 1999 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T103 VAV, 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 T103 VAV registered?

T103 VAV is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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