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T388 MAU

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

115,003 mi
Last recorded115,003 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 MAU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 112,038 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 111,582 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 111,562 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 111,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 110,918 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 110,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 109,892 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 108,626 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 108,116 miles

both rear tyres only just met the minimum mot requirements

Pass 9 Aug 2011 106,795 miles

both rear shock absorber top mounts weak

both rear tyres getting thin

nearside front anti roll bar link joint weak

offside rear trailing arm bush weak

oil leak from differential

Pass 2 Aug 2010 102,896 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning light on

slight play detected at nearside front wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2009 98,193 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 98,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 94,603 miles

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2007 93,920 miles

Brake pads are close to the limit

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

power stearing fluid leak

transmation fluid leak

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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T388 MAU is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T388 MAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T388 MAU registered?

T388 MAU is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T388 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T388 MAU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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