1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · V455 FLF
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 213,682 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- 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.
V455 FLF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 213,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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V455 FLF Mileage History
- 28/11/2006106,997 mi
- 05/11/2007124,445 mi+17,448 mi
- 15/11/2007124,448 mi+3 mi
- 03/12/2008139,998 mi+15,550 mi
- 07/05/200914,675 mi-125,323 mi
- 08/05/2009146,760 mi+132,085 mi
- 14/05/2010159,710 mi+12,950 mi
- 10/05/2011169,191 mi+9,481 mi
- 10/05/2011169,191 mi
- 11/09/2012169,800 mi+609 mi
- 21/03/2014173,605 mi+3,805 mi
- 19/03/2015176,279 mi+2,674 mi
- 22/02/2016179,436 mi+3,157 mi
- 26/06/2017185,570 mi+6,134 mi
- 12/03/2020185,631 mi+61 mi
- 27/02/2021188,934 mi+3,303 mi
- 10/03/2022192,052 mi+3,118 mi
- 22/02/2023200,920 mi+8,868 mi
- 25/02/2023200,960 mi+40 mi
- 11/04/2024155,898 mi-45,062 mi
- 11/04/2024155,898 mi
- 02/10/2025213,676 mi+57,778 mi
- 25/11/2025213,678 mi+2 mi
- 03/12/2025213,682 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,611 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V455 FLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V455 FLF) between November 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding shoes (1.2.1 (f))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested nsr shoes bind (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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