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T232 MVX

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,606 mi
Last recorded107,606 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2013 107,606 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 107,592 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 107,111 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 98,106 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 96,237 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 96,197 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 85,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2006 92,120 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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T232 MVX 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 87.5%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

T232 MVX is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T232 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T232 MVX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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