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T79 ABN

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,339 mi
Last recorded125,339 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT79 ABN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 125,339 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 124,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 124,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 124,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 124,482 miles

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,364 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 122,767 miles

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

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

Slight exhaust gas leak from front flexible joint

Pass 20 Aug 2014 115,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in nearside end of steering rack ball joint

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar bottom ball joint but not excessive

Slight play in rear suspension lower bushes but not excessive

nearside rear registration plate light dim

Pass 5 Jul 2013 105,424 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes to flexible brake hoses slightly corroded

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2012 103,751 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 102,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 99,277 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 96,671 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 96,671 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

airbag warning lamp lit

Pass 14 Feb 2008 92,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 89,236 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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T79 ABN is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T79 ABN, 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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T79 ABN is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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