1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V561 HBK
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10/09/1999. Recorded mileage 77,841 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2494cc
V561 HBK Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 77,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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V561 HBK Mileage History
- 11/08/200628,809 mi
- 26/07/200731,859 mi+3,050 mi
- 12/08/200835,526 mi+3,667 mi
- 13/08/200835,527 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/200938,689 mi+3,162 mi
- 04/08/201042,832 mi+4,143 mi
- 23/07/201148,973 mi+6,141 mi
- 23/07/201148,975 mi+2 mi
- 10/08/201253,536 mi+4,561 mi
- 17/08/201253,540 mi+4 mi
- 08/08/201356,206 mi+2,666 mi
- 08/08/201356,206 mi
- 28/07/201459,536 mi+3,330 mi
- 06/08/201563,719 mi+4,183 mi
- 07/08/201563,719 mi
- 25/08/201667,503 mi+3,784 mi
- 24/08/201769,434 mi+1,931 mi
- 16/08/201871,272 mi+1,838 mi
- 22/08/201971,988 mi+716 mi
- 05/08/202072,346 mi+358 mi
- 05/08/202072,346 mi
- 23/08/202173,481 mi+1,135 mi
- 24/08/202173,481 mi
- 15/08/202275,937 mi+2,456 mi
- 20/04/202477,834 mi+1,897 mi
- 01/04/202577,841 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,631 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
V561 HBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V561 HBK) between August 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 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: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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