1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · V822 FRJ
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 113,685 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- 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
- 2800cc
V822 FRJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2021
- 113,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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V822 FRJ Mileage History
- 18/11/200550,561 mi
- 20/11/200656,569 mi+6,008 mi
- 20/11/200656,569 mi
- 19/11/200761,425 mi+4,856 mi
- 18/11/200866,056 mi+4,631 mi
- 21/11/200866,062 mi+6 mi
- 16/11/200971,168 mi+5,106 mi
- 15/11/201076,588 mi+5,420 mi
- 15/11/201181,852 mi+5,264 mi
- 20/11/201287,296 mi+5,444 mi
- 18/11/201391,336 mi+4,040 mi
- 11/11/201494,708 mi+3,372 mi
- 13/11/201494,708 mi
- 19/10/201598,224 mi+3,516 mi
- 27/03/2021113,685 mi+15,461 mi
Average of roughly 4,111 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
V822 FRJ 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 (V822 FRJ) between November 2005 and March 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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