1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · V246 KGK
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 100,098 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,098 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
V246 KGK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2014
- 100,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V246 KGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V246 KGK) between December 2005 and April 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.
V246 KGK Mileage History
- 07/12/200550,666 mi
- 06/12/200653,581 mi+2,915 mi
- 05/12/200755,073 mi+1,492 mi
- 05/12/200755,079 mi+6 mi
- 01/12/200857,084 mi+2,005 mi
- 30/11/200961,138 mi+4,054 mi
- 05/12/200961,205 mi+67 mi
- 06/12/201074,084 mi+12,879 mi
- 06/12/201074,084 mi
- 09/07/201182,609 mi+8,525 mi
- 09/07/201182,609 mi
- 02/04/20130 mi-82,609 mi
- 11/04/201384,771 mi+84,771 mi
- 07/04/2014100,088 mi+15,317 mi
- 07/04/2014100,098 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,933 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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