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T42 RMD

1999 BMW 3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,828 mi
Last recorded61,828 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 3109,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 RMD
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 61,828 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,855 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,591 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 53,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 50,058 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,699 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 46,688 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,049 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,001 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,775 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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T42 RMD is a 1999 BMW 3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T42 RMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T42 RMD registered?

T42 RMD is a 1999 BMW 3, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T42 RMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T42 RMD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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