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T903 MBL

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

106,163 mi
Last recorded106,163 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT903 MBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 106,163 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 105,730 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 105,730 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 105,717 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,459 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 105,003 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 105,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2016 104,669 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 104,669 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 100,286 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded brake pipes greased or and painted

Nearside front lower driving light not working

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 100,286 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded brake pipes greased or and painted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front lower driving light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 91,073 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine has slight misfire at idle

Fail 13 Feb 2013 91,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine has slight misfire at idle

offside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,327 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 88,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 74,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,716 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 65,959 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 65,953 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

off side rear lamp lens cfacked

Fail 26 Feb 2007 62,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,741 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 56,866 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 56,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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T903 MBL is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 T903 MBL, 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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T903 MBL is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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