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V657 NUB

1999 BMW 3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,533 mi
Last recorded149,533 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 3109,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 NUB
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 149,533 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 149,529 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 144,136 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 126,302 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 121,303 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 121,303 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 118,664 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 115,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 115,279 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 112,947 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 109,275 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 109,275 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 105,991 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 105,991 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 102,332 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 98,727 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 93,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 90,097 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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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?

The MOT history for V657 NUB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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