1999 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · V325 GAJ
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 136,375 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V325 GAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 136,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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V325 GAJ Mileage History
- 23/12/2021128,225 mi
- 24/12/2022131,340 mi+3,115 mi
- 07/02/2024134,873 mi+3,533 mi
- 09/02/2024134,876 mi+3 mi
- 25/04/2025136,375 mi+1,499 mi
Average of roughly 2,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V325 GAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V325 GAJ) between December 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduce”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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