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A15 RXR

1999 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,312 mi
Last recorded167,312 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 RXR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 167,312 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 167,306 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 165,232 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 163,301 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 159,386 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 152,380 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 148,611 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 148,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

brake warning light on

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Jun 2015 144,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front 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)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 144,836 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 141,735 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 141,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 134,861 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 133,362 miles

Both front wishbone bushes weak

Lift in both front wishbone outer ball joints

Nearside rear shock top mount showing wear

Slight play in offside inner tie rod

Fail 18 May 2012 133,314 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front anti roll bar link rubbers seperating

Both front wishbone bushes weak

Coolant level low. Added 1 litre

Engine oil level low. Added 1.5litres

Handbrake travel high

Lift in both front wishbone outer ball joints

Nearside rear shock top mount showing wear

Slight play in offside inner tie rod

Pass 11 Aug 2011 129,932 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes weak

Handbrake effort low on offside

Movement in both front wishbone outer ball joints

Offside and nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers seperating

Fail 9 Aug 2011 129,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Both front wishbone rear bushes weak

Handbrake effort low on offside

Movement in both front wishbone outer ball joints

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

Offside and nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers seperating

Fail 13 Aug 2010 124,280 miles

Front anti roll bar link rubbers in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 13 Aug 2010 124,280 miles

Front anti roll bar link rubbers in poor condition

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres low on tread

Fail 12 Aug 2009 117,903 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 117,903 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 111,463 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 97,778 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 77,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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A15 RXR is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 A15 RXR, 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 A15 RXR registered?

A15 RXR is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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