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T71 SHL

1999 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,416 mi
Last recorded119,416 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT71 SHL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 119,416 miles

brake warning light saying on

chip in windscreen

o/s/r shock absober starting to weep

slight noise to rear diff

Fail 12 Oct 2010 119,388 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake warning light saying on

chip in windscreen

o/s/r shock absober starting to weep

slight noise to rear diff

Pass 12 Sep 2009 98,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyre slight worn inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2009 132,191 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 102,454 miles

slight wheel bearing noise heard on roadtest

Fail 14 May 2008 102,398 miles

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 May 2007 82,517 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 69,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers door mirror cracked

ns & os rear top trunions slight wear

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 SHL is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SHL, 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 SHL registered?

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

Is T71 SHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T71 SHL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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