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A11 EGE

1999 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,122 mi
Last recorded139,122 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 EGE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 139,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad waring light on ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trin fitted ;

Pass 15 Dec 2010 131,602 miles

pad light on dash

slight play os rack end

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2010 131,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

pad light on dash

slight play os rack end

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 123,785 miles

sound proofing touching prop shaft ;

Fail 10 Apr 2008 109,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 109,595 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 102,222 miles

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

bothfront bottom ball joints very slight wear ?

exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2006 94,383 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 94,382 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly damaged but up to standard

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 EGE is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A11 EGE, 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 EGE registered?

A11 EGE is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is A11 EGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 EGE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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