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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 1,796 cc

1299 APMOT history

1299 AP is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 201,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

1299 AP green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
201,734 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1299 AP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1299 AP was last recorded at 201,734 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,152 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
582 miles
Average per year
3,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,734 miles
  • 2025 – 201,152 miles
  • 2024 – 200,525 miles
  • 2023 – 200,003 miles
  • 2022 – 198,772 miles
  • 2021 – 196,317 miles
  • 2019 – 190,467 miles
  • 2018 – 188,436 miles
  • 2017 – 186,830 miles
  • 2016 – 184,674 miles
  • 2015 – 179,669 miles
  • 2014 – 174,439 miles
  • 2012 – 170,558 miles
  • 2011 – 165,538 miles
  • 2010 – 163,811 miles
  • 2009 – 152,108 miles
  • 2008 – 139,784 miles
  • 2007 – 129,638 miles
  • 2006 – 123,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,734 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front engine mounting cracking
  • AdvisoryNearside Front floor has heavy surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,734 miles (+582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    201,734 miles
    Test number
    732039996134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front engine mounting cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor has heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass201,152 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    201,152 miles
    Test number
    561414054167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass200,525 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    200,525 miles
    Test number
    829564114501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass200,003 miles (+1,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    200,003 miles
    Test number
    579061103668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass198,772 miles (+2,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    198,772 miles
    Test number
    788357157573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass196,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    196,317 miles
    Test number
    331140132617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail196,317 miles (+5,850)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,317 miles
    Test number
    113135075473
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass190,467 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    190,467 miles
    Test number
    321153611728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass188,436 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    188,436 miles
    Test number
    781382753921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass186,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    186,830 miles
    Test number
    686799120897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail186,830 miles (+2,156)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,830 miles
    Test number
    657599688618
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass184,674 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    184,674 miles
    Test number
    608849425314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail184,671 miles (+5,002)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,671 miles
    Test number
    295145955340
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass179,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    179,669 miles
    Test number
    998194355133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail179,669 miles (+5,230)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,669 miles
    Test number
    536487445198
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass174,439 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    174,439 miles
    Test number
    456544724177
    • NoteRattle in exhaust system

  17. Fail174,439 miles (+3,881)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,439 miles
    Test number
    725384324194
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Fail170,558 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,558 miles
    Test number
    316566362288
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass170,558 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    170,558 miles
    Test number
    438756362284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass165,538 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    165,538 miles
    Test number
    576001451269
    • NoteAll tyres on 3mm max.

  21. Fail165,521 miles (+1,710)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,521 miles
    Test number
    635268231204
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass163,811 miles (+207)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    163,811 miles
    Test number
    461227330211
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack o/s

  23. Fail163,604 miles (+11,496)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,604 miles
    Test number
    384219120493
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack o/s

  24. Pass152,108 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    152,108 miles
    Test number
    360384729219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail152,106 miles (+12,322)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,106 miles
    Test number
    343243629251
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass139,784 miles (+10,146)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    139,784 miles
    Test number
    532305938293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass129,638 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    129,638 miles
    Test number
    924543947241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail129,628 miles (+6,175)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,628 miles
    Test number
    144072637282
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass123,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    123,453 miles
    Test number
    591821706218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1299 AP

What vehicle is registration 1299 AP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1299 AP on a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1995. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1299 AP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1299 AP is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1299 AP?
The MOT on 1299 AP is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1299 AP done?
1299 AP was recorded at 201,734 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,962 miles a year.
Has 1299 AP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1299 AP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on 1299 AP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1299 AP find?
1299 AP passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front engine mounting cracking; nearside front floor has heavy surface corrosion, and 1 more.

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