1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V57 GAO
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 103,674 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/12/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,674 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
V57 GAO Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/12/2012
- 103,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted 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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V57 GAO Mileage History
- 03/03/200669,224 mi
- 03/03/200669,224 mi
- 05/03/200776,184 mi+6,960 mi
- 05/03/200776,184 mi
- 06/03/200882,219 mi+6,035 mi
- 05/03/200987,803 mi+5,584 mi
- 03/07/201094,119 mi+6,316 mi
- 28/06/201199,522 mi+5,403 mi
- 19/09/2012103,672 mi+4,150 mi
- 28/12/2012103,674 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,049 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
V57 GAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V57 GAO) between March 2006 and December 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 December 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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