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T71 VAP

1999 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,100 mi
Last recorded62,100 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT71 VAP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,100 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 62,100 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 60,508 miles

Braking components showing age and wear.

Condensation inside nearside and offside front headlamp glasses.

Corrosion to exhaust components.

Cover sills fitted.

Handbrake travel.

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corrosion age and wear.

Nearside and offside front lower arm swivels and rear bushes showing age.

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded under dust covers.

Nearside rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded.

Stone chips in swept area.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 56,348 miles

Braking components showing age and wear.

Condensation inside nearside and offside headlamp glasses.

Covers sills fitted.

Drivers door operation stiff from inside and outside.

Exhaust showing surface corrosion and age in places.

Handbrake travel.

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corrosion and age.

Rear shock absorbers corroded under dust covers.

Stone chips in swept area within limits.

Suspension and steering components showing general age and wear.

Fail 10 Feb 2007 52,081 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 52,081 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VAP is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VAP, 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 VAP registered?

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

Is T71 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T71 VAP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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