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3055CRZ

1999 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

260,574 mi
Last recorded260,574 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3055CRZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 260,574 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 234,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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3055CRZ is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 3055CRZ, 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 3055CRZ registered?

3055CRZ is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is 3055CRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3055CRZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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