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A10 KHL

1999 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

62,827 mi
Last recorded62,827 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 KHL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 62,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2024 62,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

Pass 17 Aug 2023 61,163 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,073 miles

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

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,030 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,846 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 19 Aug 2019 54,810 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear coil springs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,985 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,457 miles

flexable brake hoses perished

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

slight play front steering and suspension

Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,803 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight movement front suspension bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2015 48,000 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,244 miles

eml on

Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,476 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,767 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,004 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,976 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,549 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,441 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,547 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,029 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 22,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 18,953 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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A10 KHL is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A10 KHL, 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 A10 KHL registered?

A10 KHL is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A10 KHL safe to buy?

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