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A11 BNX

1999 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,229 mi
Last recorded107,229 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 BNX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 107,229 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2018 107,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,174 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracking around outside wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust bracket ,but exhaust still supported

Fail 3 Apr 2017 98,174 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has cracking around outside wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust bracket ,but exhaust still supported

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,299 miles

Front brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 6 Feb 2015 86,256 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,596 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 78,494 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,736 miles

washer level light on

offside rear brake sensor wire fouling road wheel

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in offside front headlamp

front discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Jul 2011 74,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in offside front headlamp

front discs slightly worn

offside rear brake sensor wire fouling road wheel

washer level light on

Pass 9 Jul 2010 72,533 miles

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

offside front wiper smearing slightly

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 9 Jul 2010 72,533 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front wiper smearing slightly

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake hose ferrules corroded/corroding

corrosion starting on both rear wheel arches

front number plate cracked

shock absorbers corroded

slight smearing on wipers

some/slight corrosion at bottom corner of offside front door

some/slight corrosion on brake discs

stonechip in windscreen

syrface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 8 Jul 2008 68,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 66,475 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,819 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S front to back metal brake pipes

Fail 30 Jun 2006 62,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Bot front tyres are worn on outer edges

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S front back matal brake pipes

Pass 20 Jun 2005 54,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A11 BNX is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A11 BNX, 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 A11 BNX registered?

A11 BNX is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is A11 BNX safe to buy?

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