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A16 HCR

1999 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,136 mi
Last recorded100,136 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HCR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 100,136 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,456 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 98,256 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,444 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 96,444 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,273 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,853 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,328 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 89,286 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,333 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,984 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 79,907 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,671 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 76,663 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,589 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,257 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,953 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,236 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 37,517 miles

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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A16 HCR is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A16 HCR, 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 A16 HCR registered?

A16 HCR is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is A16 HCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 HCR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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