1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · T465 DLP
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1999. Recorded mileage 81,564 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,564 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
T465 DLP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 81,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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T465 DLP Mileage History
- 08/04/202581,561 mi
- 17/04/202581,564 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 118 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
T465 DLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (T465 DLP) between April 2025 and April 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps and offside (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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