1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · S791 AJL
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1999. Recorded mileage 116,693 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,693 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
S791 AJL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2016
- 116,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 11 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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S791 AJL Mileage History
- 14/02/200673,593 mi
- 30/04/200781,533 mi+7,940 mi
- 08/05/200886,866 mi+5,333 mi
- 09/05/200886,866 mi
- 07/05/200991,985 mi+5,119 mi
- 08/05/200991,985 mi
- 18/03/201096,949 mi+4,964 mi
- 18/03/201096,949 mi
- 04/03/2011100,791 mi+3,842 mi
- 17/03/2012107,894 mi+7,103 mi
- 17/09/2016116,693 mi+8,799 mi
- 17/09/2016116,693 mi
Average of roughly 4,070 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
S791 AJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (S791 AJL) between February 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 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: “Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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