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T321 RUG

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,470 mi
Last recorded130,470 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT321 RUG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 130,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 130,191 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills covered

Pass 11 Jun 2024 129,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 129,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr and osr sub frame rubber bush detiration

sills covered

Pass 6 Jun 2020 129,493 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 127,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 126,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 122,544 miles

power steering has slight leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 122,544 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

power steering has slight leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 115,760 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 114,453 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 113,245 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar link arm dust cover split

fuel pipe slightly rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2008 112,630 miles

Oil leak

advice slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Aug 2008 112,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

advice slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2007 106,776 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 106,776 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 106,232 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2006 101,776 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 101,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T321 RUG is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T321 RUG, 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 T321 RUG registered?

T321 RUG is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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