1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · T138 FNN
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 162,759 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,759 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
T138 FNN Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2022
- 162,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T138 FNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (T138 FNN) between September 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2022 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: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.
T138 FNN Mileage History
- 07/09/200686,993 mi
- 12/09/200686,993 mi
- 03/09/200791,876 mi+4,883 mi
- 08/09/200896,201 mi+4,325 mi
- 08/09/2009100,409 mi+4,208 mi
- 13/09/2010105,048 mi+4,639 mi
- 12/09/2011110,026 mi+4,978 mi
- 10/09/2012115,333 mi+5,307 mi
- 10/09/2012115,336 mi+3 mi
- 05/09/2013121,485 mi+6,149 mi
- 12/09/2013121,542 mi+57 mi
- 03/09/2014126,023 mi+4,481 mi
- 08/09/2015130,662 mi+4,639 mi
- 05/09/2016135,779 mi+5,117 mi
- 05/09/2016135,779 mi
- 13/09/2017140,775 mi+4,996 mi
- 14/09/2017140,777 mi+2 mi
- 11/09/2018144,799 mi+4,022 mi
- 10/09/2019148,435 mi+3,636 mi
- 09/09/2020153,134 mi+4,699 mi
- 08/09/2021157,869 mi+4,735 mi
- 13/09/2022162,759 mi+4,890 mi
Average of roughly 4,731 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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