1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · F12 RAY
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 82,840 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F12 RAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2024
- 82,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F12 RAY 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 (F12 RAY) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Fuel pipe insecure Filler nick pipe jubilee clip detached (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
F12 RAY Mileage History
- 26/05/202282,249 mi
- 26/05/202282,251 mi+2 mi
- 30/05/202382,571 mi+320 mi
- 20/05/202482,837 mi+266 mi
- 07/06/202482,840 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 290 miles per year across 5 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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