1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V155 DYW
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 167,382 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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
- 2494cc
V155 DYW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2013
- 167,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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V155 DYW Mileage History
- 04/10/200591,888 mi
- 09/10/2006101,394 mi+9,506 mi
- 13/10/2006101,418 mi+24 mi
- 10/10/2007109,060 mi+7,642 mi
- 27/11/2008121,215 mi+12,155 mi
- 13/01/2010127,256 mi+6,041 mi
- 26/01/2010127,256 mi
- 17/02/2011135,271 mi+8,015 mi
- 21/02/2011135,271 mi
- 20/02/2012146,465 mi+11,194 mi
- 02/02/2013164,882 mi+18,417 mi
- 25/03/2013167,382 mi+2,500 mi
Average of roughly 10,103 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
V155 DYW 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 (V155 DYW) between October 2005 and March 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2013 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 (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
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