1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V230 GGM
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29/09/1999. Recorded mileage 189,279 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2494cc
V230 GGM Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2024
- 189,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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V230 GGM Mileage History
- 06/04/2006105,516 mi
- 02/04/2007108,395 mi+2,879 mi
- 09/04/2008112,681 mi+4,286 mi
- 30/03/2009116,791 mi+4,110 mi
- 30/03/2009116,794 mi+3 mi
- 08/04/2010120,068 mi+3,274 mi
- 08/04/2010120,068 mi
- 13/04/2011124,684 mi+4,616 mi
- 19/03/2012128,996 mi+4,312 mi
- 19/03/2012128,996 mi
- 14/02/2013131,739 mi+2,743 mi
- 06/02/2014135,112 mi+3,373 mi
- 06/02/2014135,112 mi
- 13/01/2015143,161 mi+8,049 mi
- 12/01/2016147,173 mi+4,012 mi
- 05/01/2017152,286 mi+5,113 mi
- 05/01/2017152,286 mi
- 08/01/2018156,913 mi+4,627 mi
- 09/01/2019162,639 mi+5,726 mi
- 11/01/2019162,640 mi+1 mi
- 31/12/2019169,222 mi+6,582 mi
- 31/12/2019169,222 mi
- 04/01/2021176,547 mi+7,325 mi
- 06/01/2021176,547 mi
- 07/01/2022183,564 mi+7,017 mi
- 10/01/2022183,564 mi
- 09/01/2023186,293 mi+2,729 mi
- 11/01/2023186,294 mi+1 mi
- 15/01/2024189,278 mi+2,984 mi
- 18/01/2024189,279 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,710 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
V230 GGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V230 GGM) between April 2006 and January 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2024 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: Brakes (42 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 83 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine covered in oil underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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