1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · S817 BDS
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 62,026 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Feb 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,026 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.
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.
S817 BDS Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2011
- 62,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S817 BDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (S817 BDS) between June 2006 and November 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2011 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”.
S817 BDS Mileage History
- 29/06/200632,218 mi
- 28/07/200742,689 mi+10,471 mi
- 04/08/200742,770 mi+81 mi
- 08/08/200848,939 mi+6,169 mi
- 11/08/200848,955 mi+16 mi
- 24/09/200953,530 mi+4,575 mi
- 16/04/201054,359 mi+829 mi
- 20/04/201054,363 mi+4 mi
- 20/10/201162,000 mi+7,637 mi
- 11/11/201162,026 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 5,553 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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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