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799 DOV

1999 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,699 mi
Last recorded64,699 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration799 DOV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 64,699 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 63,672 miles

Offside Front brake caliper clip missing

Pass 25 Sep 2023 62,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 61,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 60,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 58,252 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 56,642 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine has oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,285 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 55,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack suggest replacement

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 55,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack suggest replacement

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper spring missing

Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,700 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,133 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,675 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,834 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,074 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,542 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,587 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,447 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,233 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 35,895 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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799 DOV is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1999 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 102,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 799 DOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 799 DOV registered?

799 DOV is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is 799 DOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 799 DOV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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