1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · T847 DCY
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 1999. Recorded mileage 29,462 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T847 DCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 29,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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T847 DCY Mileage History
- 28/04/202325,784 mi
- 28/04/202325,791 mi+7 mi
- 18/04/202426,310 mi+519 mi
- 28/04/202527,658 mi+1,348 mi
- 21/04/202629,462 mi+1,804 mi
Average of roughly 1,234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T847 DCY 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 (T847 DCY) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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