1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · M1 FVP
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1999. Recorded mileage 171,180 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2494cc
M1 FVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 171,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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M1 FVP Mileage History
- 16/11/2023154,317 mi
- 16/11/2023154,317 mi
- 08/11/2024165,541 mi+11,224 mi
- 11/11/2024165,541 mi
- 12/11/2025171,180 mi+5,639 mi
Average of roughly 8,471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M1 FVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (M1 FVP) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))”.
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