1999 BMW 316 2.9L Diesel · T357 FGT
1999 BMW 316 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 21/05/1999. Recorded mileage 150,352 miles. MOT valid until 25/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2900cc
T357 FGT Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 150,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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T357 FGT Mileage History
- 01/06/200674,042 mi
- 31/05/200780,528 mi+6,486 mi
- 01/06/200780,530 mi+2 mi
- 04/08/200889,821 mi+9,291 mi
- 05/08/200889,823 mi+2 mi
- 05/08/200996,110 mi+6,287 mi
- 07/08/200996,110 mi
- 28/07/2010102,945 mi+6,835 mi
- 18/05/2011105,222 mi+2,277 mi
- 20/05/2011105,222 mi
- 21/05/2012115,947 mi+10,725 mi
- 08/05/2013119,205 mi+3,258 mi
- 09/05/2013119,206 mi+1 mi
- 16/05/2014121,196 mi+1,990 mi
- 19/05/2014121,204 mi+8 mi
- 18/05/2015123,226 mi+2,022 mi
- 18/05/2015123,226 mi
- 19/05/2016124,148 mi+922 mi
- 15/05/2017125,042 mi+894 mi
- 14/03/2018126,347 mi+1,305 mi
- 05/04/2018126,352 mi+5 mi
- 26/03/2019134,433 mi+8,081 mi
- 23/05/2025142,211 mi+7,778 mi
- 27/05/2025142,212 mi+1 mi
- 27/05/2026150,352 mi+8,140 mi
Average of roughly 3,818 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
T357 FGT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 316 (T357 FGT) between June 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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