1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · V7 CDB
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 121,255 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- 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.
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V7 CDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 121,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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V7 CDB MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V7 CDB) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
V7 CDB Mileage History
- 13/08/2022115,588 mi
- 19/08/2023116,606 mi+1,018 mi
- 24/08/2024117,931 mi+1,325 mi
- 22/08/2025119,722 mi+1,791 mi
- 20/08/2026121,255 mi+1,533 mi
Average of roughly 1,410 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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