1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · V266 FTP
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 181,171 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- 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.
V266 FTP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2021
- 181,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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V266 FTP Mileage History
- 14/09/2005107,230 mi
- 05/10/2006112,750 mi+5,520 mi
- 06/10/2006112,750 mi
- 27/02/2008113,630 mi+880 mi
- 27/03/2009113,670 mi+40 mi
- 02/04/2009113,670 mi
- 25/03/2010117,833 mi+4,163 mi
- 04/04/2011132,491 mi+14,658 mi
- 13/04/2011132,835 mi+344 mi
- 21/04/2012143,612 mi+10,777 mi
- 26/04/2012143,612 mi
- 24/04/2013152,438 mi+8,826 mi
- 23/04/2014161,929 mi+9,491 mi
- 13/05/2015136,734 mi-25,195 mi
- 12/05/2016167,668 mi+30,934 mi
- 13/05/2016167,671 mi+3 mi
- 16/05/2017171,537 mi+3,866 mi
- 17/05/2017171,543 mi+6 mi
- 03/05/2018173,150 mi+1,607 mi
- 03/05/2018173,151 mi+1 mi
- 15/05/2019175,170 mi+2,019 mi
- 17/05/2019175,171 mi+1 mi
- 30/11/2020178,995 mi+3,824 mi
- 30/11/2020178,995 mi
- 29/11/2021181,171 mi+2,176 mi
Average of roughly 4,562 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V266 FTP 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 (V266 FTP) between September 2005 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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