1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S45 EUP
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1999. Recorded mileage 110,097 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12/07/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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
- 2494cc
S45 EUP Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2017
- 110,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 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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S45 EUP Mileage History
- 24/06/200653,123 mi
- 12/06/200756,898 mi+3,775 mi
- 30/06/200860,511 mi+3,613 mi
- 04/07/200967,237 mi+6,726 mi
- 05/07/201078,197 mi+10,960 mi
- 06/07/201078,218 mi+21 mi
- 02/08/201189,164 mi+10,946 mi
- 02/08/201189,164 mi
- 28/07/201296,916 mi+7,752 mi
- 11/10/2013100,498 mi+3,582 mi
- 05/11/2014104,327 mi+3,829 mi
- 05/11/2014104,327 mi
- 02/11/2015105,408 mi+1,081 mi
- 06/11/2015105,486 mi+78 mi
- 28/11/2016110,071 mi+4,585 mi
- 07/04/2017110,097 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 5,282 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
S45 EUP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (S45 EUP) between June 2006 and April 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ing”.
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