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T71 AFR

1999 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,771 mi
Last recorded111,771 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT71 AFR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 111,771 miles

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

air bag warning shows a fault

Fail 28 Feb 2012 111,760 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

air bag warning shows a fault

Pass 9 Feb 2011 106,978 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 97,909 miles

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

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

airbag light on

brake warning light on

n/s parking brake effort low

rear brake imbalance + judder

service indicator on

steering rack worn

Pass 3 Mar 2009 90,725 miles

brake pipes starting to corroded

corrision starting in floors and sills

sill covers fitted unable a full check of parts

Pass 9 Sep 2008 85,035 miles

handbrake poor on offside rear

slight play offside front link arm

underbody corrosion evident at rear

Pass 27 Sep 2007 74,813 miles

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

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

engine tappets noisy

Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,473 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,460 miles

Both front tyres are right on the limit for tread on the outside edges.

Play is on the limit in both the front wheels.

Slight bind in the N/S/R brake when the handbrake is released.

Slight warp in the rear brakes.

Small gouge in the outer sidewall on the N/S/F tyre.

The rear bush on both front control arms is right on the limit for wear. Advise to be changed!

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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T71 AFR is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 102,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T71 AFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T71 AFR registered?

T71 AFR is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T71 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T71 AFR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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