1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · T53 BCC
1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 126,132 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 05/06/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,132 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
T53 BCC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2016
- 126,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects 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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T53 BCC Mileage History
- 23/05/200653,399 mi
- 21/05/200760,691 mi+7,292 mi
- 23/05/200868,174 mi+7,483 mi
- 22/05/200976,986 mi+8,812 mi
- 19/05/201084,364 mi+7,378 mi
- 16/05/201196,080 mi+11,716 mi
- 18/05/2012103,084 mi+7,004 mi
- 18/04/2013108,614 mi+5,530 mi
- 26/04/201310,739 mi-97,875 mi
- 03/06/2014115,267 mi+104,528 mi
- 06/06/2014115,270 mi+3 mi
- 26/05/2015120,791 mi+5,521 mi
- 01/06/2015120,931 mi+140 mi
- 11/05/2016126,111 mi+5,180 mi
- 17/05/2016126,132 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 7,285 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
T53 BCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (T53 BCC) between May 2006 and May 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the in”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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