1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V175 GUP
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 167,962 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2494cc
V175 GUP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2013
- 167,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
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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V175 GUP Mileage History
- 17/10/2006132,809 mi
- 16/10/2007145,303 mi+12,494 mi
- 16/10/2007145,303 mi
- 11/03/2008116,138 mi-29,165 mi
- 07/04/2009123,811 mi+7,673 mi
- 07/04/2009123,811 mi
- 11/05/2010133,209 mi+9,398 mi
- 06/05/2011142,695 mi+9,486 mi
- 13/05/2011142,795 mi+100 mi
- 11/05/2012154,987 mi+12,192 mi
- 12/05/2012154,987 mi
- 11/05/2013167,962 mi+12,975 mi
Average of roughly 5,355 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V175 GUP 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 (V175 GUP) between October 2006 and May 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 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 (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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