1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S316 JOV
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 48,982 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S316 JOV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 48,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S316 JOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (S316 JOV) between January 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
S316 JOV Mileage History
- 04/01/200611,451 mi
- 02/01/200712,609 mi+1,158 mi
- 05/03/200813,645 mi+1,036 mi
- 04/03/200914,967 mi+1,322 mi
- 04/03/201018,962 mi+3,995 mi
- 25/02/201122,393 mi+3,431 mi
- 01/03/201225,881 mi+3,488 mi
- 05/03/201329,206 mi+3,325 mi
- 25/02/201432,792 mi+3,586 mi
- 04/03/201537,395 mi+4,603 mi
- 29/02/201640,431 mi+3,036 mi
- 03/03/201743,841 mi+3,410 mi
- 21/02/201846,419 mi+2,578 mi
- 10/02/202148,819 mi+2,400 mi
- 15/02/202148,819 mi
- 26/09/202348,943 mi+124 mi
- 27/09/202348,943 mi
- 12/02/202648,962 mi+19 mi
- 04/08/202648,982 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 1,824 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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