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T436 KVU

1999 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,076 mi
Last recorded82,076 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT436 KVU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 82,076 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 81,603 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,874 miles

rear diff leak

Pass 17 Aug 2022 79,560 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 79,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,571 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 78,558 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 78,447 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 78,052 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,952 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,825 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 75,350 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 72,742 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,793 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,963 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 64,963 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,367 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,021 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 47,021 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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T436 KVU is a 1999 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T436 KVU, 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 T436 KVU registered?

T436 KVU is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T436 KVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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