1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · S391 HWL
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 167,425 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
S391 HWL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2013
- 167,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S391 HWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (S391 HWL) between February 2006 and May 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
S391 HWL Mileage History
- 14/02/2006110,795 mi
- 14/03/200711,965 mi-98,830 mi
- 20/03/2007119,665 mi+107,700 mi
- 14/03/2008126,537 mi+6,872 mi
- 18/03/2008126,561 mi+24 mi
- 18/03/2009133,383 mi+6,822 mi
- 20/03/2009133,430 mi+47 mi
- 18/03/2010142,910 mi+9,480 mi
- 31/03/2011151,949 mi+9,039 mi
- 02/04/2011151,949 mi
- 31/03/2012158,317 mi+6,368 mi
- 31/03/2012158,317 mi
- 07/05/2013167,425 mi+9,108 mi
- 07/05/2013167,425 mi
Average of roughly 7,837 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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