1999 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · T164 BYY
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14/04/1999. Recorded mileage 107,676 miles. MOT valid until 24/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1796cc
T164 BYY Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 107,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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T164 BYY Mileage History
- 19/06/200653,123 mi
- 25/10/200762,986 mi+9,863 mi
- 06/05/200971,533 mi+8,547 mi
- 06/05/200971,533 mi
- 27/10/201077,709 mi+6,176 mi
- 28/10/201077,709 mi
- 04/11/201180,615 mi+2,906 mi
- 02/11/201281,801 mi+1,186 mi
- 04/11/201382,980 mi+1,179 mi
- 04/11/201382,980 mi
- 13/11/201484,282 mi+1,302 mi
- 14/11/201484,282 mi
- 28/10/201585,661 mi+1,379 mi
- 29/10/201585,662 mi+1 mi
- 24/10/201687,455 mi+1,793 mi
- 24/10/201687,455 mi
- 25/10/201789,650 mi+2,195 mi
- 19/10/201891,898 mi+2,248 mi
- 09/11/201891,977 mi+79 mi
- 06/11/201993,751 mi+1,774 mi
- 25/11/202095,292 mi+1,541 mi
- 10/11/202197,949 mi+2,657 mi
- 21/10/2022100,517 mi+2,568 mi
- 21/10/202276,188 mi-24,329 mi
- 11/07/2024101,790 mi+25,602 mi
- 11/07/2024101,792 mi+2 mi
- 15/07/2024101,799 mi+7 mi
- 17/07/2025104,608 mi+2,809 mi
- 04/08/2025104,644 mi+36 mi
- 04/08/2026107,667 mi+3,023 mi
- 26/08/2026107,676 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2,703 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
T164 BYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (T164 BYY) between June 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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