1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · T130 BYY
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 134,910 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T130 BYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2023
- 134,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T130 BYY 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 (T130 BYY) between November 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
T130 BYY Mileage History
- 12/11/2021126,518 mi
- 19/11/2021126,702 mi+184 mi
- 31/03/2023134,864 mi+8,162 mi
- 31/03/2023134,864 mi
- 03/04/2023134,910 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 6,045 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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