1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · V265 DPL
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 152,876 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V265 DPL Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2013
- 152,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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V265 DPL Mileage History
- 23/01/200671,962 mi
- 29/01/200787,151 mi+15,189 mi
- 14/03/2008104,540 mi+17,389 mi
- 07/04/2009124,198 mi+19,658 mi
- 16/04/2010137,758 mi+13,560 mi
- 19/05/2011144,339 mi+6,581 mi
- 03/06/2012147,407 mi+3,068 mi
- 18/10/2013152,876 mi+5,469 mi
Average of roughly 10,461 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
V265 DPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V265 DPL) between January 2006 and October 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 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.
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