1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V516 DTD
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 86,824 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V516 DTD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 86,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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V516 DTD Mileage History
- 27/10/202284,712 mi
- 13/06/202486,095 mi+1,383 mi
- 29/05/202586,527 mi+432 mi
- 04/06/202686,824 mi+297 mi
Average of roughly 586 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
V516 DTD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V516 DTD) between October 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
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