1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · T178 ARX
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 117,243 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
T178 ARX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2022
- 117,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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T178 ARX Mileage History
- 28/10/2021109,197 mi
- 28/10/2021109,197 mi
- 01/11/2022117,245 mi+8,048 mi
- 01/11/2022117,243 mi-2 mi
Average of roughly 7,958 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
T178 ARX MOT History
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 (T178 ARX) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
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