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T7 GKC

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,986 mi
Last recorded93,986 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 GKC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 93,986 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 93,848 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 93,112 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 92,821 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 92,617 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 92,415 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 92,057 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 92,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 92,018 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,474 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 87,130 miles

only just passed emissions test at 0.29%

Pass 12 Jul 2008 82,494 miles

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

Oil leak

advise changing rear tyre now.oil leak at front of engine onto rack and pipes,appear not to be leaking.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 82,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise changing rear tyre now.oil leak at front of engine onto rack and pipes,appear not to be leaking.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 78,066 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 78,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 74,585 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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T7 GKC 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 81.3%.

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 T7 GKC, 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 T7 GKC registered?

T7 GKC is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T7 GKC safe to buy?

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