1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · V338 DLR
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1999. Recorded mileage 136,152 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/06/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12/03/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,152 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1895cc
V338 DLR Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2015
- 136,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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V338 DLR Mileage History
- 29/12/200595,770 mi
- 02/01/2007100,451 mi+4,681 mi
- 17/01/2008104,343 mi+3,892 mi
- 17/01/2008104,343 mi
- 20/02/2009110,619 mi+6,276 mi
- 26/01/2010114,485 mi+3,866 mi
- 03/02/2010114,496 mi+11 mi
- 03/03/2011117,043 mi+2,547 mi
- 29/02/2012119,417 mi+2,374 mi
- 05/03/2013122,122 mi+2,705 mi
- 05/03/2013122,122 mi
- 06/06/2014125,261 mi+3,139 mi
- 06/06/2014125,261 mi
- 02/06/2015136,152 mi+10,891 mi
- 02/06/2015136,152 mi
Average of roughly 4,285 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
V338 DLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V338 DLR) between December 2005 and June 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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