1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · T783 CWL
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1999. Recorded mileage 95,515 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,515 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2793cc
T783 CWL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2015
- 95,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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T783 CWL Mileage History
- 28/06/200668,869 mi
- 22/08/200773,027 mi+4,158 mi
- 27/08/200874,981 mi+1,954 mi
- 27/08/200874,981 mi
- 09/07/200978,781 mi+3,800 mi
- 03/08/201081,947 mi+3,166 mi
- 05/07/201183,732 mi+1,785 mi
- 31/08/201285,427 mi+1,695 mi
- 31/08/201285,427 mi
- 22/08/201388,708 mi+3,281 mi
- 27/08/201388,904 mi+196 mi
- 27/08/201388,904 mi
- 26/08/201491,441 mi+2,537 mi
- 26/08/201491,441 mi
- 26/08/201595,515 mi+4,074 mi
Average of roughly 2,909 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
T783 CWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (T783 CWL) between June 2006 and August 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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