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389 BCH

1999 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,213 mi
Last recorded128,213 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration389 BCH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 128,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (over half worn) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Number plate bulb dull

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 123,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 123,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 123,657 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil bases substance all over engine bay, doesn't appear to be engine oil

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 118,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 114,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 113,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 112,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 109,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 106,576 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 106,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,793 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 98,796 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 98,796 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,023 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 85,925 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,144 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,317 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,224 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,048 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 60,048 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 57,489 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 54,487 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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389 BCH is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 389 BCH, 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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389 BCH is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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