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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T199 RPLMOT history

T199 RPL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
108,290 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T199 RPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T199 RPL was last recorded at 108,290 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 7,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2008: 34,795 miles, lower than 132,410 miles on 20 Apr 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,923 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,367 miles
Average per year
3,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,290 miles
  • 2025 – 100,923 miles
  • 2024 – 88,865 miles
  • 2023 – 88,143 miles
  • 2021 – 85,366 miles
  • 2020 – 83,336 miles
  • 2019 – 82,539 miles
  • 2016 – 76,920 miles
  • 2015 – 65,185 miles
  • 2014 – 48,689 miles
  • 2013 – 46,992 miles
  • 2012 – 45,107 miles
  • 2011 – 41,518 miles
  • 2009 – 37,100 miles
  • 2008 – 34,795 miles
  • 2007 – 132,410 miles
  • 2006 – 29,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,290 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,290 miles (+7,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    108,290 miles
    Test number
    146278591542
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,923 miles (+12,058)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,923 miles
    Test number
    787627249606
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass88,865 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,865 miles
    Test number
    205035746635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail88,864 miles (+721)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,864 miles
    Test number
    431816409004
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass88,143 miles (+2,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,143 miles
    Test number
    308500918659
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,366 miles
    Test number
    704648732096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,366 miles (+2,030)8 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,366 miles
    Test number
    481499875362
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,336 miles (+797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    83,336 miles
    Test number
    471321667818
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,539 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,539 miles
    Test number
    895264594415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,532 miles (+5,612)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,532 miles
    Test number
    180644004324
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass76,920 miles (+11,735)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,920 miles
    Test number
    347759190519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,185 miles (+16,496)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    727289013915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,689 miles (+1,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,689 miles
    Test number
    748106204291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  14. Pass46,992 miles (+1,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,992 miles
    Test number
    586954213120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass45,107 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,107 miles
    Test number
    758728492099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,518 miles (+4,418)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,518 miles
    Test number
    988474481069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,100 miles
    Test number
    480896709164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail37,100 miles (+2,305)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,100 miles
    Test number
    850176509135
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass34,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,795 miles
    Test number
    214442618459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,795 miles (-97,615)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,795 miles
    Test number
    342972318139
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass132,410 miles (+102,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    132,410 miles
    Test number
    202640517474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,540 miles
    Test number
    563822116158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T199 RPL

Does T199 RPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T199 RPL is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T199 RPL?
The MOT on T199 RPL is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T199 RPL done?
T199 RPL was recorded at 108,290 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 3,936 miles a year.
Has T199 RPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T199 RPL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T199 RPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T199 RPL find?
T199 RPL passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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