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A16 HOO

1999 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,344 mi
Last recorded106,344 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HOO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 106,344 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 104,995 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 101,667 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 97,587 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,905 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,848 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,134 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 83,245 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 81,080 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,133 miles

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

n/s rear brake pipe forming rust

Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,366 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 69,366 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,235 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,084 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner 225/50/16

Fail 16 Jun 2011 65,084 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner 225/50/16

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 62,738 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,785 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 60,784 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,982 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 56,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 54,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jun 2006 54,113 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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A16 HOO is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A16 HOO, 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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A16 HOO is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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