1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V741 DFP
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12/11/1999. Recorded mileage 184,009 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,009 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
- 2494cc
V741 DFP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2023
- 184,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 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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V741 DFP Mileage History
- 06/11/200635,507 mi
- 07/11/200738,831 mi+3,324 mi
- 14/11/200847,609 mi+8,778 mi
- 01/09/200951,505 mi+3,896 mi
- 06/08/201054,075 mi+2,570 mi
- 01/08/201158,635 mi+4,560 mi
- 01/09/201272,024 mi+13,389 mi
- 02/09/201398,438 mi+26,414 mi
- 14/11/2014131,712 mi+33,274 mi
- 07/11/2015156,324 mi+24,612 mi
- 14/11/2015156,826 mi+502 mi
- 16/11/2016173,728 mi+16,902 mi
- 14/12/2016173,740 mi+12 mi
- 02/02/2018173,970 mi+230 mi
- 13/12/2019173,982 mi+12 mi
- 02/03/2021174,520 mi+538 mi
- 02/03/2021174,520 mi
- 17/03/2022176,788 mi+2,268 mi
- 17/05/2023184,009 mi+7,221 mi
Average of roughly 8,986 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
V741 DFP 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 (V741 DFP) between November 2006 and May 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2023 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: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
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