1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · 57 S
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19 May 1999. Recorded mileage 76,108 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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57 S Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 76,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
57 S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (57 S) between March 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
57 S Mileage History
- 02/03/200625,484 mi
- 04/08/200727,248 mi+1,764 mi
- 04/08/200727,249 mi+1 mi
- 14/07/200828,016 mi+767 mi
- 14/07/200828,016 mi
- 06/04/200930,571 mi+2,555 mi
- 09/04/201037,903 mi+7,332 mi
- 09/04/201037,903 mi
- 08/04/201143,265 mi+5,362 mi
- 15/04/201143,290 mi+25 mi
- 14/04/201248,796 mi+5,506 mi
- 17/04/201248,802 mi+6 mi
- 15/04/201353,287 mi+4,485 mi
- 18/04/201353,334 mi+47 mi
- 07/04/201457,687 mi+4,353 mi
- 07/04/201457,687 mi
- 17/04/201562,979 mi+5,292 mi
- 24/02/201666,064 mi+3,085 mi
- 24/01/201769,649 mi+3,585 mi
- 29/01/201871,256 mi+1,607 mi
- 21/02/201972,554 mi+1,298 mi
- 10/02/202073,343 mi+789 mi
- 25/02/202174,343 mi+1,000 mi
- 04/03/202274,696 mi+353 mi
- 04/03/202274,696 mi
- 02/03/202374,967 mi+271 mi
- 02/03/202374,967 mi
- 26/02/202474,984 mi+17 mi
- 27/02/202575,434 mi+450 mi
- 13/07/202676,108 mi+674 mi
Average of roughly 2,486 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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