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T126 VUK

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,908 mi
Last recorded131,908 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 VUK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 131,908 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 130,076 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 127,200 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 122,324 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 122,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 118,887 miles

N/s/f/ wheel has slight fouling on arch

Sill protection fitted

Slight play in both inner rack joints

oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 118,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge.

front brake pads worn

Pass 15 Dec 2012 112,726 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Dec 2011 108,536 miles

Oil leak

number plate characters slightly smaller than normal but not likely to be misread

Fail 15 Dec 2011 108,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

number plate characters slightly smaller than normal but not likely to be misread

Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,456 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 100,492 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 97,309 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 97,309 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

n/s/r brake pipe corroded slightly

oil leak underneath vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2006 92,640 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 92,640 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 88,353 miles

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

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

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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T126 VUK is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T126 VUK, 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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T126 VUK is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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