MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
play in o/s & n/s of steering rack
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
play in o/s & n/s of steering rack
slight movement in steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake inbalance, only just within limits
new front brake fitted but only 1 pas fitted to nearside
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
offside rear tyre worn to legal limit
rear brake pads low
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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T290 MBO is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T290 MBO, 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 T290 MBO registered?
T290 MBO is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 1999.
Is T290 MBO safe to buy?
The MOT history for T290 MBO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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