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T232 DDM

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,468 mi
Last recorded73,468 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT232 DDM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 73,468 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front stearing arm got slight play at inner fixing

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,843 miles

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

both front steering arms have slight play at fixings

Pass 20 Nov 2008 67,119 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2008 67,119 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2007 63,191 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 58,926 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 58,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 55,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T232 DDM is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T232 DDM, 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 T232 DDM registered?

T232 DDM is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T232 DDM safe to buy?

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