1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · V457 OKP
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 110,753 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Jun 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,753 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.
V457 OKP Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2015
- 110,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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V457 OKP Mileage History
- 26/09/200674,626 mi
- 02/10/200778,873 mi+4,247 mi
- 24/09/200881,307 mi+2,434 mi
- 01/10/200983,093 mi+1,786 mi
- 06/10/201084,816 mi+1,723 mi
- 28/09/201187,401 mi+2,585 mi
- 03/07/201289,969 mi+2,568 mi
- 10/06/201399,347 mi+9,378 mi
- 14/07/2014104,623 mi+5,276 mi
- 14/07/2015110,753 mi+6,130 mi
- 15/07/2015110,753 mi
Average of roughly 4,106 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
V457 OKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V457 OKP) between September 2006 and July 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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)”.
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