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T724 LRN

1999 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,362 mi
Last recorded127,362 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT724 LRN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 127,362 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 210,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested oil pressure warning flickering. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated guibo (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 203,972 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 185,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 185,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 172,529 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 158,070 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 157,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 145,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edg (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 123,501 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 123,411 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 113,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 113,541 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 103,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 98,572 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 79,247 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2010 79,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,001 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 73,635 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 73,630 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,158 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 59,552 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 59,552 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 56,509 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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T724 LRN is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T724 LRN, 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 T724 LRN registered?

T724 LRN is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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