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S237 EGT

1999 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,369 mi
Last recorded103,369 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 3109,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 EGT
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 103,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 102,713 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 102,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 101,048 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 99,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 97,550 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 97,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,868 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 93,825 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,684 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,356 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 83,433 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,559 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,538 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 67,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,159 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,381 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,857 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 59,717 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 55,776 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 55,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,833 miles

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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S237 EGT is a 1999 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S237 EGT, 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 S237 EGT registered?

S237 EGT is a 1999 BMW 3, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S237 EGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S237 EGT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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