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T722 ARX

1999 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,645 mi
Last recorded125,645 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT722 ARX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 125,645 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 122,503 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 122,503 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 119,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 118,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small Split On Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 116,210 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around offside and nearside jacking points not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 116,210 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around offside and nearside jacking points not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019

Nearside Front corrosion arount jacking point not excessive at present

Nearside Rear corrosion around jacking point not excessive at present

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear sills under sill covers doesnt appear to be excessive but cant see beyond covers

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Fail 7 Jun 2019 114,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front corrosion arount jacking point not excessive at present

Nearside Rear corrosion around jacking point not excessive at present

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear sills under sill covers doesnt appear to be excessive but cant see beyond covers

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Pass 25 May 2018

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 117,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floorpan (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 110,957 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Fail 14 May 2017 110,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,181 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 100,465 miles

Rear brake pipes becoming heavily corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2014 95,773 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edges

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 87,697 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 79,221 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,838 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 68,663 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 68,663 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,960 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 65,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ps pipe corroded,slight play in front wheel bearings,springs and shockers corroded

under body covered by plastic trim,brakepipes greased,unable to see springs fully,front discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 60,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 24 May 2008 60,032 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 58,761 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 56,533 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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T722 ARX is a 1999 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T722 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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T722 ARX is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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