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312 EWP

1999 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

115,486 mi
Last recorded115,486 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration312 EWP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 115,486 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 114,899 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 113,924 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 112,871 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 111,696 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 110,497 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 110,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,370 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 107,905 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,249 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 104,609 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,568 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 98,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 94,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 91,146 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 88,443 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 85,606 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 82,321 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 82,321 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 78,132 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 72,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 69,058 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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312 EWP is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 312 EWP, 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 312 EWP registered?

312 EWP is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is 312 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 312 EWP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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