1994 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · M201 MVM
1994 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 151,173 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2010. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
M201 MVM Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2009
- 151,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
M201 MVM Mileage History
- 17/08/2006144,596 mi
- 27/08/2006144,610 mi+14 mi
- 23/08/2007147,255 mi+2,645 mi
- 24/08/2007147,273 mi+18 mi
- 20/08/2008150,729 mi+3,456 mi
- 03/09/2008150,738 mi+9 mi
- 23/10/2009151,731 mi+993 mi
- 23/10/2009151,173 mi-558 mi
Average of roughly 2,066 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M201 MVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW M3 (M201 MVM) between August 2006 and October 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2009 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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