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T215 STA

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,830 mi
Last recorded63,830 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT215 STA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 63,830 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under covers obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jun 2024 63,828 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2021 63,661 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,623 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 63,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,520 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 63,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,371 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,152 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,729 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 62,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,725 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 62,200 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 62,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,118 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 61,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,519 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 60,519 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 59,117 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,118 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 53,200 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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T215 STA is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T215 STA, 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 T215 STA registered?

T215 STA is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T215 STA safe to buy?

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