1994 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · E36 SAM
1994 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 251,090 km. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 251,090 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E36 SAM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2023
- 251,090 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E36 SAM Odometer History
- 18/06/2022249,056 km
- 17/07/2023251,090 km+2,034 km
Average of roughly 1,886 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E36 SAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW M3 (E36 SAM) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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.
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