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2302 RD

1999 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,023 mi
Last recorded84,023 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 3 Series102,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2302 RD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 84,023 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 83,538 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 83,249 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visual brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle shows heavy corrosion to steering and suspension components

Fail 10 Nov 2021 80,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visual brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle shows heavy corrosion to steering and suspension components

Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,454 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 80,063 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,580 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 78,975 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 78,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,637 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 77,027 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,061 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 68,657 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,239 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 65,332 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 62,371 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,541 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,435 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 52,979 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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2302 RD is a 1999 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 102,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2302 RD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2302 RD registered?

2302 RD is a 1999 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is 2302 RD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2302 RD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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