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T240 DGP

1999 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,986 mi
Last recorded76,986 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 DGP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,986 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 71,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,145 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

alternator belt slightly perished

nearside front arb link arm gaiter split

rear diff slightly leaking

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 69,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

alternator belt slightly perished

nearside front arb link arm gaiter split

rear diff slightly leaking

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bad engine oil leaks noted

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight play to offside steering rack

Fail 3 Aug 2010 64,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bad engine oil leaks noted

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight play to offside steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,957 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 57,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,231 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,524 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,704 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white

offside front indicator starting to show white

offside front repeater starting to show white

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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T240 DGP is a 1999 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T240 DGP, 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 T240 DGP registered?

T240 DGP is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T240 DGP safe to buy?

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