1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · V277 GUP
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 122,878 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 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 22 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- 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.
V277 GUP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2021
- 122,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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V277 GUP Mileage History
- 09/06/200642,311 mi
- 10/06/200642,311 mi
- 07/06/200748,689 mi+6,378 mi
- 09/06/200748,689 mi
- 26/06/200857,650 mi+8,961 mi
- 19/06/200965,793 mi+8,143 mi
- 15/06/201073,099 mi+7,306 mi
- 09/06/201177,146 mi+4,047 mi
- 01/07/201179,414 mi+2,268 mi
- 27/06/201288,547 mi+9,133 mi
- 28/06/201288,549 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/201397,326 mi+8,777 mi
- 25/07/201397,311 mi-15 mi
- 22/07/201499,112 mi+1,801 mi
- 19/08/2015103,680 mi+4,568 mi
- 19/08/2015103,682 mi+2 mi
- 18/08/2016107,802 mi+4,120 mi
- 23/08/2016107,804 mi+2 mi
- 22/08/2017111,439 mi+3,635 mi
- 23/08/2017111,440 mi+1 mi
- 25/07/2018114,469 mi+3,029 mi
- 26/08/2019117,930 mi+3,461 mi
- 26/08/2019117,930 mi
- 23/09/2020120,177 mi+2,247 mi
- 27/08/2021122,878 mi+2,701 mi
Average of roughly 5,295 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V277 GUP 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 (V277 GUP) between June 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 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 (50 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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