1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · T231 BDV
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 84,413 miles. MOT valid until 27/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2793cc
T231 BDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 84,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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T231 BDV Mileage History
- 20/06/202482,153 mi
- 20/06/202482,158 mi+5 mi
- 28/05/202583,942 mi+1,784 mi
- 06/06/202583,942 mi
- 10/06/202684,413 mi+471 mi
Average of roughly 1,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T231 BDV 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 (T231 BDV) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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