1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V360 DPS
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30/10/1999. Recorded mileage 157,735 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2494cc
V360 DPS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 157,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
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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V360 DPS Mileage History
- 19/09/2023153,308 mi
- 11/09/2024155,266 mi+1,958 mi
- 13/09/2024155,271 mi+5 mi
- 15/09/2025157,600 mi+2,329 mi
- 24/09/2025157,735 mi+135 mi
Average of roughly 2,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V360 DPS 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 (V360 DPS) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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