1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · T773 ARB
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 61,751 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T773 ARB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2024
- 61,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T773 ARB 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 (T773 ARB) between July 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
T773 ARB Mileage History
- 07/07/202256,156 mi
- 18/07/202358,415 mi+2,259 mi
- 12/07/202461,125 mi+2,710 mi
- 12/07/202461,125 mi
- 02/11/202461,751 mi+626 mi
Average of roughly 2,407 miles per year across 5 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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