1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V454 LOJ
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 136,495 miles. MOT status: Expired. 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
- Valid until 11/09/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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
- 2500cc
V454 LOJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2016
- 136,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted 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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V454 LOJ Mileage History
- 25/07/200671,132 mi
- 10/11/200672,014 mi+882 mi
- 15/05/200885,305 mi+13,291 mi
- 07/08/200994,923 mi+9,618 mi
- 10/08/200994,927 mi+4 mi
- 02/08/2010104,522 mi+9,595 mi
- 03/08/2010104,522 mi
- 10/08/2011111,675 mi+7,153 mi
- 10/08/2011111,675 mi
- 16/08/2012116,780 mi+5,105 mi
- 03/08/2013121,069 mi+4,289 mi
- 30/08/2014127,107 mi+6,038 mi
- 12/09/2015130,945 mi+3,838 mi
- 09/09/2016136,495 mi+5,550 mi
Average of roughly 6,454 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
V454 LOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V454 LOJ) between July 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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