1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V998 GKS
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 153,779 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V998 GKS Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/11/2022
- 153,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V998 GKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V998 GKS) between December 2005 and November 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
V998 GKS Mileage History
- 20/12/200548,770 mi
- 20/12/200653,769 mi+4,999 mi
- 18/12/200758,276 mi+4,507 mi
- 28/04/200960,622 mi+2,346 mi
- 14/10/201696,951 mi+36,329 mi
- 11/11/201697,392 mi+441 mi
- 10/11/2017105,387 mi+7,995 mi
- 03/11/2018115,403 mi+10,016 mi
- 18/10/2019125,265 mi+9,862 mi
- 24/10/2019125,376 mi+111 mi
- 06/11/2020147,810 mi+22,434 mi
- 06/11/2020147,810 mi
- 20/11/2021150,688 mi+2,878 mi
- 25/11/2022153,779 mi+3,091 mi
Average of roughly 6,202 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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