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T552 ARX

1999 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,655 mi
Last recorded74,655 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT552 ARX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 74,655 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

covers under car unable to check properly

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

second hand tyres put on at rear and are slightly worn low

wipers smearing

Fail 28 Jan 2010 74,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit

covers under car unable to check properly

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,665 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 64,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 30 Mar 2007 58,054 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,339 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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T552 ARX is a 1999 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T552 ARX, 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 T552 ARX registered?

T552 ARX is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 15 June 1999.

Is T552 ARX safe to buy?

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