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T560 XBX

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,796 mi
Last recorded133,796 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT560 XBX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 133,796 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 131,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting bearing seized

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 131,636 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting bearing seized

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 127,899 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 124,486 miles

Airbag light not seen.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,553 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 117,250 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 114,534 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 110,890 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 110,845 miles

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

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Dec 2011 107,562 miles

Both front rack ends slight play

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 105,606 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 102,827 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 94,072 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 94,071 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2008 84,198 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 80,672 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 77,062 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 77,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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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T560 XBX is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T560 XBX, 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 T560 XBX registered?

T560 XBX is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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