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T158 JAL

1999 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,416 mi
Last recorded91,416 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 JAL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 91,416 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 90,402 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack, gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front floor/jacking point heavily corroded, not within prescribed area

nearside front suspension strut bump stop deteriorated

parking brake effort low on offside

Fail 28 May 2025 90,399 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack, gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front floor/jacking point heavily corroded, not within prescribed area

nearside front suspension strut bump stop deteriorated

parking brake effort low on offside

Pass 30 May 2024 89,947 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 89,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,507 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 84,102 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2019 82,130 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2018 79,652 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 77,715 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,671 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,713 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 75,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 75,646 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,330 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,129 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 74,129 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2011 72,760 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,016 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,488 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 68,562 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 68,561 miles

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

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes perished, front arm bushes perished and slight play in o/s/f inner track rod joint

Pass 19 Oct 2007 67,215 miles

Engine oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2007 66,980 miles

Coolant leak

Front to back metal fuel pipes corroded

Metal p/steering pips corroded

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,980 miles

Coolant leak

Front to back metal fuel pipes corroded

Metal p/steering pips corroded

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 64,391 miles

n/s/f seat belt trim adrift

rear number plate deteriating

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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T158 JAL is a 1999 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T158 JAL, 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 T158 JAL registered?

T158 JAL is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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