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612 TYB

1999 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,738 mi
Last recorded63,738 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration612 TYB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,738 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 63,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

various hose ferrules rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,953 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,636 miles

o/s lower swivel slight movement

rear brake ferrules borderlin pass

Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,362 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 54,334 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,988 miles

various pipes rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,807 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,637 miles

OSF brake hose perished

OSR brake pipe corroded

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges and are perished

Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,932 miles

nearside front tyre small cracks

offside front tyre small cracks

offside rear tyre small cracks side wall damage

Pass 24 Feb 2007 38,249 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 34,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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612 TYB is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 612 TYB, 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 612 TYB registered?

612 TYB is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is 612 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 612 TYB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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