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268 GLD

1999 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,737 mi
Last recorded69,737 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration268 GLD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 69,737 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 69,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong/ tyre perished (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut on inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 68,862 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 68,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,306 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 66,305 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 64,432 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 63,092 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,701 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,810 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,019 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,708 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,662 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,164 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 53,160 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 49,872 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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268 GLD is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 268 GLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 268 GLD registered?

268 GLD is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is 268 GLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 268 GLD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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