1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V61 GCD
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 153,761 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,761 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.
V61 GCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2011
- 153,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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V61 GCD Mileage History
- 12/01/2007112,259 mi
- 09/04/2008125,760 mi+13,501 mi
- 20/04/2009136,578 mi+10,818 mi
- 08/04/2010146,049 mi+9,471 mi
- 11/04/2011153,761 mi+7,712 mi
Average of roughly 9,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V61 GCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V61 GCD) between January 2007 and April 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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