MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,533 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 3?
Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V657 NUB is a 1999 BMW 3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V657 NUB, 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 V657 NUB registered?
V657 NUB is a 1999 BMW 3, first registered on 26 October 1999.
Is V657 NUB safe to buy?
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