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1999 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · S848 BDS

S848 BDS

1999 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28/01/1999. Recorded mileage 195,285 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
1796cc

S848 BDS Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
  • 195,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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S848 BDS Mileage History

  1. 20/06/2022186,150 mi
  2. 06/04/2024186,160 mi+10 mi
  3. 06/04/2024186,160 mi
  4. 07/04/2025195,285 mi+9,125 mi

Average of roughly 3,264 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

S848 BDS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (S848 BDS) between June 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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