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T150 MLF

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,412 mi
Last recorded61,412 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT150 MLF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 61,412 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 61,143 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center rubber mount broken (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,028 miles

handbrake excess travel on limits

handbrake parking light sticking on

o/s rackend slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2016 61,025 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn detected at wheel (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

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

o/s rackend slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,911 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake discs rusty

handbrake traveling high

limited inspection to boot due to speakers box

limited inspection to o/s n/s rear coilsprings at bottom cant see and cannot feel

n/s front tyre on limits replace

o/s front tyre sidewall splitting replace

o/s steering rack gaiter small split but preventing the increase of dirt

o/s steering rackend slight play

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Apr 2015 56,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs rusty

handbrake traveling high

limited inspection to o/s n/s rear coilsprings at bottom cant see and cannot feel

n/s front tyre on limits replace

o/s front tyre sidewall splitting replace

o/s steering rack gaiter small split but preventing the increase of dirt

o/s steering rackend slight play

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 May 2013 55,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil springs corroded but still complete

discs rusty as if standing ??

slight under body corrosion ??

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alarm insecure ???

front reg plate slight fate ???

n/s/f inner wing cover insecure ??

power steering pipes wet no leak found >???

washer bottle insecure ??

Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,821 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

airbag warning lamp is illuminated

nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover split

the nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer wall which is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 16 Nov 2010 50,820 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

airbag warning lamp is illuminated

nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover split

the nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer wall which is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,728 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 50,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 39,039 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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T150 MLF is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T150 MLF, 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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T150 MLF is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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