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V790 PKE

1999 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,007 mi
Last recorded85,007 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 PKE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 85,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 84,770 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,028 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 84,028 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2011 80,512 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,512 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 78,829 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 76,823 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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V790 PKE is a 1999 BMW M3 in Green 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 V790 PKE, 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 V790 PKE registered?

V790 PKE is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V790 PKE safe to buy?

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