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V597 WFC

1999 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,080 mi
Last recorded94,080 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 WFC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 94,080 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 88,407 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 88,399 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bad oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 82,454 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,090 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,072 miles

slight damage to rear reg plate

slight5 play in steering rack (o/s end)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 71,059 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

slight damage to rear reg plate

slight play in steering rack (o/s end)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 64,860 miles

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

Slight oil leak from o/s/f of engine

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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V597 WFC is a 1999 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V597 WFC, 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 V597 WFC registered?

V597 WFC is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V597 WFC safe to buy?

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