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T801 BVA

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,356 mi
Last recorded77,356 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT801 BVA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,356 miles

Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 77,336 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,053 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 77,053 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 76,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 76,627 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,853 miles

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection of that area

Fail 13 Jun 2012 74,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection of that area

Pass 21 May 2011 69,384 miles

Plastic covers fitted to sills, not allowing full inspection of that area

Fail 21 May 2011 69,384 miles

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to sills, not allowing full inspection of that area

Pass 24 May 2010 67,125 miles

inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,035 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2010 67,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2009 63,132 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 63,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 62,813 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,214 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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T801 BVA is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T801 BVA, 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 T801 BVA registered?

T801 BVA is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T801 BVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T801 BVA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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