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63 WAL

1999 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,135 mi
Last recorded123,135 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration63 WAL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 123,135 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2024 122,113 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 120,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 118,211 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 117,784 miles

front pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Aug 2012 115,150 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 113,520 miles

Coolant leak

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

centre exhaust heat protecteor is insecure

Fail 14 May 2011 113,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coolant leak

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

centre exhaust heat protecteor is insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2010 108,334 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 108,334 miles

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

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

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

slight play in front suspension arm rear mounting bushes, efficient at time of test.

Pass 7 May 2009 104,290 miles

water pump noisey

Fail 1 May 2009 104,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

water pump noisey

Fail 10 Apr 2008 99,422 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 99,422 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 93,785 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 86,401 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 96,359 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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63 WAL is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 63 WAL, 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 63 WAL registered?

63 WAL is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 63 WAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 63 WAL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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