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1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · V781 FLA

V781 FLA

1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 89,475 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 22/10/2011
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/09/2011)
Recorded Mileage
89,475 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/10/2011
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/09/2011
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
1895cc

V781 FLA Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2010
  • 89,475 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 Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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V781 FLA Mileage History

  1. 14/10/200659,249 mi
  2. 18/10/200767,139 mi+7,890 mi
  3. 23/10/200767,159 mi+20 mi
  4. 13/10/200874,711 mi+7,552 mi
  5. 15/10/200874,746 mi+35 mi
  6. 15/10/200980,695 mi+5,949 mi
  7. 09/10/201089,475 mi+8,780 mi
  8. 09/10/201089,475 mi

Average of roughly 7,583 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

V781 FLA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 09:54
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V781 FLA) between October 2006 and October 2010.

The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 09 October 2010 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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