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T722 MYB

1999 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,927 mi
Last recorded144,927 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT722 MYB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 144,927 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust seal split

Fail 1 Dec 2011 144,927 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Bonnet secondary securing catch seized/not working

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside & nearside rear brake discs corroded

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust seal split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 140,589 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2010 140,587 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 135,619 miles

heavy engine oil leak on underside of engine from oil filter housing area

osr brake flexi hose cable tied but secure

osr shock gaiter split

osr tyre 2mm

Fail 19 Nov 2009 135,619 miles

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

airbag lamp on

heavy engine oil leak on underside of engine from oil filter housing area

osr brake flexi hose cable tied but secure

osr shock gaiter split

osr tyre 2mm

Pass 9 Dec 2008 123,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 123,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 119,563 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 116,373 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 116,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 112,801 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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T722 MYB is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T722 MYB, 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.

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What year was T722 MYB registered?

T722 MYB is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T722 MYB safe to buy?

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