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8993 OC

1999 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,861 mi
Last recorded96,861 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2006
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8993 OC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2006 96,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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8993 OC is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8993 OC, 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 8993 OC registered?

8993 OC is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is 8993 OC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8993 OC shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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