1994 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · M30 MAL
1994 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 1994. Recorded mileage 78,201 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M30 MAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 78,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M30 MAL 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 1994 BMW M3 (M30 MAL) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
M30 MAL Mileage History
- 11/04/202377,223 mi
- 08/04/202477,557 mi+334 mi
- 10/04/202577,937 mi+380 mi
- 10/04/202577,937 mi
- 09/04/202678,201 mi+264 mi
Average of roughly 327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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