1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · V183 DKB
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 121,016 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V183 DKB Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2023
- 121,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V183 DKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V183 DKB) between December 2005 and February 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
V183 DKB Mileage History
- 15/12/200554,767 mi
- 15/12/200554,767 mi
- 27/11/200658,988 mi+4,221 mi
- 27/11/200658,988 mi
- 04/01/200864,094 mi+5,106 mi
- 04/01/200864,094 mi
- 01/07/200969,884 mi+5,790 mi
- 01/07/200969,884 mi
- 02/07/201071,360 mi+1,476 mi
- 02/07/201071,360 mi
- 07/07/201175,504 mi+4,144 mi
- 11/07/201175,504 mi
- 23/07/201285,408 mi+9,904 mi
- 28/07/201285,409 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/2014103,560 mi+18,151 mi
- 03/02/2014103,561 mi+1 mi
- 14/11/2014104,626 mi+1,065 mi
- 05/11/2015110,256 mi+5,630 mi
- 10/11/2015110,328 mi+72 mi
- 14/09/2016112,944 mi+2,616 mi
- 18/11/2019115,253 mi+2,309 mi
- 27/11/2019115,290 mi+37 mi
- 26/02/2022117,550 mi+2,260 mi
- 26/02/2022117,550 mi
- 07/02/2023121,016 mi+3,466 mi
Average of roughly 3,864 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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