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T71 AYX

1999 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,480 mi
Last recorded31,480 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT71 AYX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 31,480 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 30,780 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 30,245 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 29,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,289 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 29,262 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 28,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 28,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 27,503 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 26,290 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 26,290 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,629 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,986 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,311 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 21,785 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 21,785 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,187 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 21,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 20,328 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,854 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 18,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,564 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 16,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,025 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 11,469 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 11,469 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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 AYX is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AYX, 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

How do I check the history of T71 AYX?

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What year was T71 AYX registered?

T71 AYX is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T71 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T71 AYX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T71 AYX have outstanding finance?

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