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BIA40592

1999 BMW 3

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

328,410 mi
Last recorded328,410 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 3109,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIA40592
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2018 328,410 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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BIA40592 is a 1999 BMW 3 in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 109,111 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BIA40592, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BIA40592 registered?

BIA40592 is a 1999 BMW 3, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is BIA40592 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIA40592 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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