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V81 DPH

1999 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,820 mi
Last recorded92,820 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 DPH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 92,820 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 91,618 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 91,182 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 90,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 90,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 90,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,918 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 89,645 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 89,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,140 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,714 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 84,280 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 83,774 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 82,465 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 4 Sep 2010 80,915 miles

Air bag lamp on dash.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,330 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,835 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 65,662 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,978 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside headlight glass damaged

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,870 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 46,870 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V81 DPH is a 1999 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V81 DPH, 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 V81 DPH registered?

V81 DPH is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V81 DPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V81 DPH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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