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G3 AEN

1999 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests30 (29 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.7%

Mileage

89,821 mi
Last recorded89,821 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 11696,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 AEN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

29 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 89,821 miles
Pass 29 May 2026 62,679 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 56,152 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 87,849 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 87,821 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 48,007 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 38,300 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 87,775 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 33,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2022 87,738 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 28,065 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 87,719 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 20,039 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 87,651 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 16,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 87,647 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 87,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 87,638 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 87,565 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 87,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 86,441 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 85,575 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 84,761 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,175 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 79,699 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,747 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 63,794 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 63,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 54,212 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 52,562 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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G3 AEN is a 1999 BMW 116 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 96,057 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G3 AEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G3 AEN registered?

G3 AEN is a 1999 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is G3 AEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 AEN shows 30 tests with a 96.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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