1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · T837 AFP
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 88,449 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T837 AFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 88,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T837 AFP 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 (T837 AFP) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 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: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
T837 AFP Mileage History
- 16/10/202387,764 mi
- 17/10/202487,983 mi+219 mi
- 29/10/202487,988 mi+5 mi
- 28/10/202588,444 mi+456 mi
- 31/10/202588,449 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 335 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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