1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · T42 RKC
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 188,877 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T42 RKC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 188,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T42 RKC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (T42 RKC) between February 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (26 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
T42 RKC Mileage History
- 07/02/200678,979 mi
- 07/02/200678,979 mi
- 14/02/200785,304 mi+6,325 mi
- 14/02/200785,304 mi
- 25/02/200891,801 mi+6,497 mi
- 04/03/200891,986 mi+185 mi
- 07/01/200994,868 mi+2,882 mi
- 03/12/2009108,415 mi+13,547 mi
- 16/12/2010119,130 mi+10,715 mi
- 08/12/2011128,733 mi+9,603 mi
- 06/12/2012137,332 mi+8,599 mi
- 07/12/2012137,333 mi+1 mi
- 28/02/2014147,144 mi+9,811 mi
- 25/02/2015155,638 mi+8,494 mi
- 05/03/2015155,640 mi+2 mi
- 26/02/2016163,110 mi+7,470 mi
- 21/02/2017171,516 mi+8,406 mi
- 05/09/2018180,126 mi+8,610 mi
- 01/06/2019180,126 mi
- 27/08/2021180,495 mi+369 mi
- 09/09/2022182,188 mi+1,693 mi
- 15/09/2023183,727 mi+1,539 mi
- 11/09/2024185,832 mi+2,105 mi
- 15/09/2025187,591 mi+1,759 mi
- 21/09/2026188,877 mi+1,286 mi
Average of roughly 5,330 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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