The road tax status for V38 ECL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for V38 ECL?

The MOT for V38 ECL is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 November 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of V38 ECL?

The recorded mileage for V38 ECL is 179,058 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V38 ECL ULEZ compliant?

No, V38 ECL 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

1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · V38 ECL

V38 ECL

1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 179,058 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 25/11/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 179,058 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 25/11/2025

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Mileage: 179,058 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1999
Engine: 2793cc

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V38 ECL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2024
179,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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V38 ECL Mileage History

09/11/2021175,310 mi
15/03/2022175,394 mi+84 mi
14/09/2023177,560 mi+2,166 mi
14/09/2023177,560 mi
26/11/2024179,058 mi+1,498 mi

Average of roughly 1,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V38 ECL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 07:22

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V38 ECL) between November 2021 and November 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 November 2024 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stabilit”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of th”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stabili”.

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