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V61 KGT

1999 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,863 mi
Last recorded99,863 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 KGT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 99,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 99,776 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 99,062 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 99,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 98,993 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,955 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 98,792 miles

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

rear steel brake pipes are rusting

Pass 30 Jul 2011 96,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,636 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,515 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 78,471 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,473 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 70,473 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 63,293 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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V61 KGT is a 1999 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V61 KGT, 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 V61 KGT registered?

V61 KGT is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V61 KGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V61 KGT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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