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T530 SRR

1999 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,245 mi
Last recorded171,245 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT530 SRR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 171,245 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking front (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe power steering (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 167,676 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 165,094 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs scored pitted

Pass 21 May 2014 164,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 164,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 161,387 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 157,178 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 157,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2011 153,147 miles

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar drop links gaiters split

front brake discs corroded

slight corrosion of fuel pipe

Fail 20 May 2011 153,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar drop links gaiters split

front brake discs corroded

slight corrosion of fuel pipe

Pass 18 May 2010 148,763 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 143,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2009 143,744 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 138,245 miles

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

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

airbag light on.

Pass 15 May 2008 138,245 miles

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

airbag light on.

Pass 19 May 2007 134,657 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 127,260 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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T530 SRR is a 1999 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T530 SRR, 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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T530 SRR is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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