1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V845 FDV
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 121,173 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 07/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,173 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
V845 FDV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2024
- 121,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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V845 FDV Mileage History
- 23/08/200686,032 mi
- 03/09/200790,051 mi+4,019 mi
- 30/08/200892,759 mi+2,708 mi
- 20/08/200995,041 mi+2,282 mi
- 02/09/201097,713 mi+2,672 mi
- 07/09/201097,744 mi+31 mi
- 15/08/2011101,011 mi+3,267 mi
- 03/09/2012104,696 mi+3,685 mi
- 19/08/2013106,147 mi+1,451 mi
- 22/08/2013106,148 mi+1 mi
- 11/08/2014107,400 mi+1,252 mi
- 13/08/2014107,400 mi
- 03/09/2015107,808 mi+408 mi
- 07/09/2015107,808 mi
- 12/09/2016114,736 mi+6,928 mi
- 06/09/2017118,474 mi+3,738 mi
- 06/09/2017118,474 mi
- 12/04/2019119,822 mi+1,348 mi
- 13/04/2019119,830 mi+8 mi
- 15/06/2023121,145 mi+1,315 mi
- 30/06/2023121,151 mi+6 mi
- 09/08/2024121,173 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 1,956 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
V845 FDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V845 FDV) between August 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2024 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: Brakes (20 issues), Windscreen (18 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe likely to burst!! (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))”.
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