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A14 DYH

1999 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

105,592 mi
Last recorded105,592 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 DYH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 105,592 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 104,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 104,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 103,252 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 102,649 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 101,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms rear bushes. Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 97,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 97,161 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 95,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 94,058 miles

Rear brake piping corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,461 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,445 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,566 miles

rear brake discs and pads wearing thin

rear brake piping corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,512 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,103 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,291 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 78,291 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 74,296 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,187 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,302 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,273 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 57,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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A14 DYH is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 A14 DYH, 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 A14 DYH registered?

A14 DYH is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is A14 DYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 DYH 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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