1999 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · V592 OKL
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 118,005 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,005 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.
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.
V592 OKL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2018
- 118,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V592 OKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V592 OKL) between April 2006 and November 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
V592 OKL Mileage History
- 24/04/200649,734 mi
- 04/06/200759,084 mi+9,350 mi
- 25/11/200871,669 mi+12,585 mi
- 26/11/200871,674 mi+5 mi
- 17/09/200974,342 mi+2,668 mi
- 17/09/200974,342 mi
- 04/10/201081,061 mi+6,719 mi
- 11/10/201081,119 mi+58 mi
- 03/11/201185,715 mi+4,596 mi
- 14/11/201291,152 mi+5,437 mi
- 27/11/201291,156 mi+4 mi
- 10/12/201396,646 mi+5,490 mi
- 10/12/201396,646 mi
- 08/12/2014101,723 mi+5,077 mi
- 10/12/2014101,762 mi+39 mi
- 09/12/2015107,444 mi+5,682 mi
- 06/12/2016112,699 mi+5,255 mi
- 06/12/2017117,729 mi+5,030 mi
- 20/11/2018118,005 mi+276 mi
Average of roughly 5,429 miles per year across 19 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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