The road tax status for V296 GRO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for V296 GRO?

The MOT for V296 GRO is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of V296 GRO?

The recorded mileage for V296 GRO is 85,768 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V296 GRO ULEZ compliant?

No, V296 GRO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V296 GRO

V296 GRO

1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 85,768 miles. MOT valid until 02 May 2027.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02 May 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 85,768 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1999

Engine

2500cc

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V296 GRO Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
85,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)

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V296 GRO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 12:05

MOT Analysis

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V296 GRO) between February 2007 and April 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 68 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.

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V296 GRO Mileage History

09/02/200741,458 mi
29/03/200847,096 mi+5,638 mi
04/04/200847,154 mi+58 mi
01/05/200952,579 mi+5,425 mi
08/05/200952,752 mi+173 mi
22/10/201057,068 mi+4,316 mi
29/10/201057,078 mi+10 mi
03/11/201159,389 mi+2,311 mi
04/03/201363,830 mi+4,441 mi
04/03/201363,830 mi
17/05/201467,074 mi+3,244 mi
06/06/201467,074 mi
29/05/201569,988 mi+2,914 mi
22/04/201776,633 mi+6,645 mi
27/04/201776,638 mi+5 mi
16/03/201877,266 mi+628 mi
02/04/201979,622 mi+2,356 mi
16/06/202281,238 mi+1,616 mi
16/06/202281,238 mi
04/05/202382,567 mi+1,329 mi
25/04/202485,813 mi+3,246 mi
16/04/202584,801 mi-1,012 mi
17/04/202584,804 mi+3 mi
24/04/202685,768 mi+964 mi

Average of roughly 2,307 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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