1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · M11 PAY
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 114,875 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M11 PAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 114,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M11 PAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (M11 PAY) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
M11 PAY Mileage History
- 17/02/2023113,296 mi
- 23/02/2023113,311 mi+15 mi
- 16/02/2024114,441 mi+1,130 mi
- 24/03/2025161,537 mi+47,096 mi
- 30/01/2026114,875 mi-46,662 mi
Average of roughly 535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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