MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,434 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
bonnet struts weak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
bonnet struts weak
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
bonnet support struts not operating as intended
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
bonnet support struts not operating as intended
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated replace soon (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated replace soon (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
bonnet struts do surport bonnet
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside rear tyre wall starting to crack
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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57 S is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 57 S, 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 57 S registered?
57 S is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 1999.
Is 57 S safe to buy?
The MOT history for 57 S shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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