1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S294 CDP
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15/01/1999. Recorded mileage 146,785 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,785 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
S294 CDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2024
- 146,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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S294 CDP Mileage History
- 08/09/2022137,412 mi
- 01/09/2023141,657 mi+4,245 mi
- 06/09/2023141,732 mi+75 mi
- 30/08/2024146,419 mi+4,687 mi
- 02/12/2024146,785 mi+366 mi
Average of roughly 4,195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S294 CDP 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 (S294 CDP) between September 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2024 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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