1999 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · E36 YES
1999 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 72,782 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E36 YES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 72,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E36 YES Mileage History
- 30/11/202272,018 mi
- 20/11/202372,045 mi+27 mi
- 02/12/202472,148 mi+103 mi
- 02/01/202672,764 mi+616 mi
- 02/01/202672,782 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E36 YES MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW M3 (E36 YES) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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