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T266 FUA

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,225 mi
Last recorded131,225 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT266 FUA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 131,225 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 16 May 2019 130,983 miles

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

under body protected with underseal.

Pass 9 Sep 2017 130,619 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2016 130,169 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

off side front floor rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2016 130,165 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour all four showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing excessively damaged (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 130,160 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing both arms adjuster locking nuts insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

advise bolt broken in exhaust

advise both front tyres cracking due to age

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2015 130,145 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 125,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 119,473 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 118,934 miles

Cut on offside front tyre inner wall.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering components may have slight seepage from a component but unable to fully inspect due to oil contamination around surounding areas.

Some brake pipes have been greased.

headlight come on when tapped

Fail 28 Sep 2011 118,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Cut on offside front tyre inner wall.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering components may have slight seepage from a component but unable to fully inspect due to oil contamination around surounding areas.

Some brake pipes have been greased.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 116,884 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber top mount slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2009 99,920 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 88,492 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 87,580 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 82,032 miles

O/S/F STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 27 Aug 2005 75,280 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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T266 FUA is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T266 FUA, 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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T266 FUA is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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