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T226 VVX

1999 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,416 mi
Last recorded72,416 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT226 VVX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 72,416 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,995 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 71,564 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 71,564 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,234 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 71,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 70,700 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 70,700 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,727 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,855 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,670 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,545 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play in front steering knuckles

Fail 19 Oct 2011 59,545 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in front steering knuckles

Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,636 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 57,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre small cuts to tread

offside front tyre small cuts to tread

rear brake discs worn

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Oct 2009 54,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,487 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 49,286 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 49,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,357 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 42,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,443 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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T226 VVX is a 1999 BMW M3 in Red 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 T226 VVX, 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 T226 VVX registered?

T226 VVX is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T226 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T226 VVX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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