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T73 RKC

1999 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,737 mi
Last recorded102,737 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT73 RKC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 102,737 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 102,676 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 101,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 101,980 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,920 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 101,708 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 101,111 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 100,795 miles

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 10 Jun 2017 100,735 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 100,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,924 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 99,903 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 99,817 miles

Damage to front screen outside swept area.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to fuel pipes.

Fail 24 May 2013 99,776 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Damage to front screen outside swept area.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to fuel pipes.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 99,672 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 99,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 99,670 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2008 99,666 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 98,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 87,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 87,917 miles

Nearside Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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T73 RKC is a 1999 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T73 RKC, 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 T73 RKC registered?

T73 RKC is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T73 RKC safe to buy?

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