1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · V118 DPH
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 42,903 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V118 DPH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 42,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V118 DPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V118 DPH) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
V118 DPH Mileage History
- 03/07/202342,846 mi
- 18/07/202442,874 mi+28 mi
- 30/04/202642,903 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 20 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Plastic water pump impellers shatter, expansion tanks split along mould seams, and composite thermostat housings warp with age. A complete cooling overhaul is essential every 60k–80k miles.
- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
The sheet metal towers supporting the rear shock mounts can fatigue and tear out under rough road impacts, leaving the damper loose inside the boot.
- VANOS Rattle & Seal FailureModerate
The variable valve timing unit (single VANOS on M50TU/M52, dual on M52TU) suffers from Buna-N O-ring hardening and bearing axial play, leading to loss of low-end torque and a noisy marble-in-a-tin-can rattle.
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