1999 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · J13 SWW
1999 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 69,315 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J13 SWW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 69,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J13 SWW Mileage History
- 11/05/200651,639 mi
- 12/05/200651,639 mi
- 06/07/200755,751 mi+4,112 mi
- 04/07/200856,569 mi+818 mi
- 28/04/201158,365 mi+1,796 mi
- 07/09/201258,399 mi+34 mi
- 17/05/201459,335 mi+936 mi
- 20/05/201459,335 mi
- 13/06/201559,992 mi+657 mi
- 06/08/201661,829 mi+1,837 mi
- 22/08/201762,087 mi+258 mi
- 20/08/201862,655 mi+568 mi
- 27/07/201963,123 mi+468 mi
- 24/08/202063,602 mi+479 mi
- 25/09/202165,828 mi+2,226 mi
- 25/09/202165,828 mi
- 22/09/202267,593 mi+1,765 mi
- 22/09/202267,593 mi
- 11/01/202467,998 mi+405 mi
- 11/01/202467,998 mi
- 17/04/202569,123 mi+1,125 mi
- 18/06/202669,315 mi+192 mi
Average of roughly 879 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
J13 SWW 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 (J13 SWW) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.
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