1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · V407 FLM
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 117,706 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2012. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,706 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
V407 FLM Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2011
- 117,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V407 FLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V407 FLM) between October 2005 and March 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2011 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
V407 FLM Mileage History
- 01/10/200585,546 mi
- 01/10/200585,546 mi
- 27/12/200698,377 mi+12,831 mi
- 20/12/2007107,557 mi+9,180 mi
- 23/12/2008112,932 mi+5,375 mi
- 26/03/2010116,389 mi+3,457 mi
- 22/03/2011117,663 mi+1,274 mi
- 25/03/2011117,706 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 5,871 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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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