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T285 MGP

1999 BMW M3

Pink Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,191 mi
Last recorded95,191 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 MGP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 95,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 90,727 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 90,727 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 87,692 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 87,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 84,885 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 84,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 78,104 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 78,094 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 69,501 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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T285 MGP is a 1999 BMW M3 in Pink with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T285 MGP, 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 T285 MGP registered?

T285 MGP is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T285 MGP safe to buy?

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