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T88 FOX

1999 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,730 mi
Last recorded110,730 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 FOX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2015 110,730 miles

Oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 110,730 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 108,424 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 108,422 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 108,418 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 108,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 103,282 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 May 2011 103,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 94,660 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 91,895 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2008 85,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2008 85,179 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 80,220 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 80,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 76,169 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 76,169 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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T88 FOX is a 1999 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 T88 FOX, 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 T88 FOX registered?

T88 FOX is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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