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A10 VNA

1999 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,268 mi
Last recorded83,268 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 VNA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 83,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 81,709 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 80,705 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 80,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2022 79,928 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the wear bars cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside & offside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 79,424 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 79,424 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 78,710 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbones rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 77,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2017 76,927 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 76,446 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 75,825 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 74,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 74,545 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 72,619 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 71,219 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,938 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 69,218 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 68,287 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 66,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 65,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 59,037 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 VNA is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 A10 VNA, 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 A10 VNA registered?

A10 VNA is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is A10 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 VNA 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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