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24 BRU

1999 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,368 mi
Last recorded121,368 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration24 BRU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 121,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 119,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Ns + Os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 118,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Ns + Os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 116,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Ns + Os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 115,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 114,011 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 112,652 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,566 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 105,879 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 102,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 98,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 98,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,129 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 87,207 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,207 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,317 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 74,663 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,053 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,004 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,923 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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24 BRU is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 24 BRU, 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 24 BRU registered?

24 BRU is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is 24 BRU safe to buy?

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