1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · V365 DYX
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 46,994 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V365 DYX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 46,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
V365 DYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V365 DYX) between December 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
V365 DYX Mileage History
- 04/12/202242,380 mi
- 23/11/202346,906 mi+4,526 mi
- 30/10/202546,994 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 1,589 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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