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T71 GGO

1999 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,014 mi
Last recorded105,014 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT71 GGO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 105,014 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 105,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 98,798 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear and offside front (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 93,220 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres low on outer edges

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2016 93,220 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres low on outer edges

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2015 86,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 86,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 81,313 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 81,197 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 75,967 miles

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 21 May 2012 71,912 miles

front and rear number plates delaminating

Pass 9 May 2011 65,834 miles

air bag warning light on

front and rear number plates delaminating

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 18 May 2010 60,924 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 56,480 miles

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 21 May 2008 51,759 miles

exhaust downpipe support bracket

Pass 16 May 2007 46,391 miles

near side front tyre wornon outer edge

Pass 18 May 2006 41,383 miles

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 GGO is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GGO, 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 GGO registered?

T71 GGO is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is T71 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T71 GGO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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