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V32 OGU

1999 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,037 mi
Last recorded127,037 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 3109,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV32 OGU
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 127,037 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 127,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 123,571 miles

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

Oil leak

minor stone chip in windscreen

osf drop link ball joint has slight play

osf flexi hose deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2013 121,016 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 119,183 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2012 119,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 116,127 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 116,125 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear number plate format not orignal

offside front tyre getting bold on the edges

play on both front wheel

Pass 23 Aug 2010 110,825 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 105,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 87,449 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,989 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP STAYING ON

N/S PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD

Pass 5 Sep 2005 65,899 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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V32 OGU is a 1999 BMW 3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 109,111 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V32 OGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V32 OGU registered?

V32 OGU is a 1999 BMW 3, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V32 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V32 OGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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