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T293 ABM

1999 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,511 mi
Last recorded66,511 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 ABM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 66,511 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 66,459 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 66,319 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 66,209 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 66,098 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 65,912 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,888 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 65,818 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 65,721 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 65,714 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INSIDE EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,684 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Oil leak DIFF ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 65,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Oil leak DIFF ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,592 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 65,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2012 65,026 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,993 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cuts but unable to see cords

Pass 3 Jul 2010 64,719 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,679 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 63,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,130 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 60,345 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 52,265 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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T293 ABM is a 1999 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T293 ABM, 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 T293 ABM registered?

T293 ABM is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T293 ABM safe to buy?

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