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T927 HRV

1999 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,602 mi
Last recorded134,602 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT927 HRV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 134,602 miles

Inner Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 134,602 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Inner Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 130,075 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 123,321 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 123,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 119,651 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 114,560 miles

brake pipes rear end rusting,

rusting around both front jacking points

Pass 18 Jun 2009 106,202 miles

ADVISE; rear brake pads replaced A.S.A.P

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 106,202 miles

ADVISE; rear brake pads replaced A.S.A.P

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 98,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear parking brake performance slightly low

unable to check underside fully due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2006 93,583 miles

Front plastic covers insercure.

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

Parking brake travel long.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 87,485 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 83,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in N/S/R top shock absorber mounting †Slight run out on N/S/F brake disc †Front brake imbalance †

Slight play in N/S/F anti roll drop link (probably clonks over uneven surfaces) †Slight play N/S steering rack †Play in O/S steering rack †Rear discs lipped †O/S/R shock absorber leaking

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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T927 HRV is a 1999 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T927 HRV, 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 T927 HRV registered?

T927 HRV is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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