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V669 LCP

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,256 mi
Last recorded99,256 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV669 LCP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 99,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded but secure.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 99,033 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 98,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general age related corrosion to body chassis and suspension components

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2021 98,023 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested excessive output (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general age related corrosion to body chassis and suspension components

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2019 97,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

general age related corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2019 97,732 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general age related corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 97,721 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 97,606 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 96,861 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 96,108 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 May 2015 96,106 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 May 2014 94,936 miles

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

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

Offside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2014 94,913 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 93,334 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 93,334 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 90,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2011 84,602 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 82,722 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 72,715 miles

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

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

offside front wheel is slightly tight to turn

Fail 24 Nov 2008 72,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

offside front wheel is slightly tight to turn

Pass 8 Dec 2007 67,335 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 67,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 62,739 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 62,739 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 54,124 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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V669 LCP is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V669 LCP, 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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V669 LCP is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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