1999 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · 531 MA
1999 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 125,783 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
531 MA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 125,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
531 MA Mileage History
- 20/02/200771,282 mi
- 20/02/200771,282 mi
- 20/02/200878,259 mi+6,977 mi
- 17/02/200984,416 mi+6,157 mi
- 17/02/201092,176 mi+7,760 mi
- 17/02/201197,496 mi+5,320 mi
- 18/02/201197,509 mi+13 mi
- 15/02/2012104,564 mi+7,055 mi
- 21/02/2013110,460 mi+5,896 mi
- 25/02/2014117,978 mi+7,518 mi
- 18/02/2015122,941 mi+4,963 mi
- 18/02/2015122,941 mi
- 27/02/2016123,779 mi+838 mi
- 21/07/2018124,472 mi+693 mi
- 20/05/2019124,725 mi+253 mi
- 09/04/2021124,765 mi+40 mi
- 23/03/2022125,029 mi+264 mi
- 12/04/2023125,076 mi+47 mi
- 13/05/2024125,193 mi+117 mi
- 02/04/2025125,241 mi+48 mi
- 02/04/2026125,782 mi+541 mi
- 02/04/2026125,783 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,852 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
531 MA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW M3 (531 MA) between February 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 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 (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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