1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · D16 PLS
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 115,150 miles. MOT valid until 13/08/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2793cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
D16 PLS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 115,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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D16 PLS Mileage History
- 01/08/2026115,123 mi
- 15/08/2026115,150 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 713 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
D16 PLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (D16 PLS) between August 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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