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T460 DLP

1999 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,309 mi
Last recorded95,309 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT460 DLP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2013 95,309 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 90,188 miles

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

slight freeplay in n/s of steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2012 90,186 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight freeplay in n/s of steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear tyres 3mm tread

slighy play in n/s & o/s inner steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2010 81,216 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both head lights reduced beam image

engine check control light on

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play in the raised position

n/s/f roll bar link bottom ball joint gaitor split

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on 2/3mm

outer sill covers fitted

slight fluid leak on power steering system

slight play in steering rack

stone chips to screen

under body engine trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2010 81,216 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both head lights reduced beam image

engine check control light on

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play in the raised position

n/s/f roll bar link bottom ball joint gaitor split

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on 2/3mm

outer sill covers fitted

slight fluid leak on power steering system

slight play in steering rack

stone chips to screen

under body engine trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2009 75,550 miles

steering rack has a slight leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front splitters has dropped

handbrake has alot of travel

Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,059 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2008 72,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2007 65,959 miles

engine oily

slight play in steering rack

very slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 3 Feb 2007 65,959 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

engine oily

slight play in steering rack

very slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2006 60,489 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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T460 DLP is a 1999 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 T460 DLP, 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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T460 DLP is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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