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V517 HMJ

1999 BMW 3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,438 mi
Last recorded171,438 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 3109,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV517 HMJ
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 171,438 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 161,835 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 151,074 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 138,935 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 138,935 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 130,880 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 123,292 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 115,879 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 110,022 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 103,487 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 96,777 miles

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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V517 HMJ is a 1999 BMW 3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V517 HMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V517 HMJ?

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What year was V517 HMJ registered?

V517 HMJ is a 1999 BMW 3, first registered on 23 October 1999.

Is V517 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V517 HMJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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