1999 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · T905 RDS
1999 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 78,515 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- 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
- 1895cc
T905 RDS Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2008
- 78,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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T905 RDS Mileage History
- 02/05/2006123,179 mi
- 03/05/2006123,179 mi
- 01/05/2007142,289 mi+19,110 mi
- 04/05/2007142,594 mi+305 mi
- 07/05/2008180,878 mi+38,284 mi
- 09/05/2008180,878 mi
- 03/11/200878,515 mi-102,363 mi
- 04/11/200878,515 mi
Average of roughly -17,791 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
T905 RDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (T905 RDS) between May 2006 and November 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2008 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: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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