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T71 EBW

1999 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,622 mi
Last recorded141,622 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 141,622 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 138,834 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 134,036 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no eml

Fail 20 Mar 2023 134,018 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no eml

Pass 15 Mar 2022 127,811 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

no EML

Fail 10 Mar 2022 127,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

no EML

Pass 27 Mar 2021 122,240 miles

nearside front lower bolt joint slightly play/worn

Fail 8 Jul 2013 119,669 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 119,669 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 115,043 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2011 109,473 miles

Advise near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Advise slight corrosion on near side rear wheel arch.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2011 109,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Advise slight corrosion on near side rear wheel arch.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 103,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 98,052 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 91,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 81,345 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 72,495 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 124,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 EBW is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EBW, 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 EBW registered?

T71 EBW is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T71 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T71 EBW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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