1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · J900 RFC
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1999. Recorded mileage 141,010 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,010 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
J900 RFC Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2013
- 141,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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J900 RFC Mileage History
- 06/07/200688,616 mi
- 07/07/200688,641 mi+25 mi
- 24/08/200689,400 mi+759 mi
- 13/09/2007101,870 mi+12,470 mi
- 13/09/2007101,872 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/2008115,946 mi+14,074 mi
- 22/01/2010124,884 mi+8,938 mi
- 25/02/201087,070 mi-37,814 mi
- 22/02/2011132,885 mi+45,815 mi
- 17/03/2012138,405 mi+5,520 mi
- 18/03/2013141,010 mi+2,605 mi
Average of roughly 7,820 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J900 RFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (J900 RFC) between July 2006 and March 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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