1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · T318 KCP
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 02 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 161,314 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T318 KCP Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 161,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T318 KCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (T318 KCP) between April 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 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: Lighting (26 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Emissions not tested engine overheating during test (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
T318 KCP Mileage History
- 05/04/200675,051 mi
- 12/04/200675,050 mi-1 mi
- 12/04/200675,050 mi
- 04/04/200780,187 mi+5,137 mi
- 07/04/200883,768 mi+3,581 mi
- 10/07/200988,520 mi+4,752 mi
- 16/07/201094,715 mi+6,195 mi
- 22/07/201094,725 mi+10 mi
- 13/06/2011101,348 mi+6,623 mi
- 10/08/2012104,854 mi+3,506 mi
- 03/08/2013112,976 mi+8,122 mi
- 03/08/2013112,976 mi
- 21/07/2014132,118 mi+19,142 mi
- 21/07/2014132,118 mi
- 24/07/2015146,010 mi+13,892 mi
- 24/10/2016157,704 mi+11,694 mi
- 31/10/2016157,723 mi+19 mi
- 01/07/2020160,534 mi+2,811 mi
- 09/07/2020160,555 mi+21 mi
- 23/01/2026161,314 mi+759 mi
Average of roughly 4,356 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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