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A12 MLC

1999 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

24,393 mi
Last recorded24,393 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MLC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 24,393 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 24,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 24,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 24,211 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 23,994 miles

Light Corrosion Under Vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 23,973 miles

Light Corrosion Under Vehicle

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 23,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Light Corrosion Under Vehicle

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 23,955 miles

Light Corrosion Under Vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2020 23,889 miles

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

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

rear shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 23,770 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2018 23,341 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 23,194 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 22,888 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015
Pass 17 Jan 2014 21,492 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 21,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 20,947 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 20,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear parking brake slight binding

Pass 19 Jan 2011 20,095 miles

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

offside rear parking brake slight binding

Pass 26 Jan 2010 18,701 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 18,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,318 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 16,899 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 16,386 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 16,012 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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A12 MLC is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A12 MLC, 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 A12 MLC registered?

A12 MLC is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is A12 MLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 MLC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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