1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · T56 TNP
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 152,303 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17/07/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1895cc
T56 TNP Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2013
- 152,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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T56 TNP Mileage History
- 27/07/2005110,240 mi
- 29/07/2005110,240 mi
- 07/08/2006113,967 mi+3,727 mi
- 07/08/2006113,967 mi
- 06/08/2007120,091 mi+6,124 mi
- 06/08/2007120,091 mi
- 04/08/2009132,097 mi+12,006 mi
- 04/08/2009132,097 mi
- 01/02/2011139,714 mi+7,617 mi
- 01/02/2011139,714 mi
- 10/02/2012145,217 mi+5,503 mi
- 10/02/2012145,223 mi+6 mi
- 13/05/2013152,296 mi+7,073 mi
- 14/05/2013152,303 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 5,394 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
T56 TNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (T56 TNP) between July 2005 and May 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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