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A13 LPD

1999 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,457 mi
Last recorded47,457 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LPD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,457 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 47,440 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 45,914 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 45,914 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 42,551 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,001 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 38,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,604 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 33,604 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,278 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 29,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre 1.6mm

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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A13 LPD is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A13 LPD, 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 A13 LPD registered?

A13 LPD is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is A13 LPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 LPD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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