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V938 FPF

1999 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,867 mi
Last recorded124,867 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 FPF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 124,867 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 124,864 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 122,798 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 121,245 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 119,832 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall,cord/ply not showing.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 119,832 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall,cord/ply not showing.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 119,741 miles

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

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

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

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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V938 FPF is a 1999 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V938 FPF, 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 V938 FPF registered?

V938 FPF is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V938 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V938 FPF shows 7 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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