1999 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 VKV
1999 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 15,119 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M3 VKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2024
- 15,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M3 VKV 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 (M3 VKV) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M3 VKV Mileage History
- 20/07/202214,873 mi
- 23/05/202315,105 mi+232 mi
- 20/06/202415,112 mi+7 mi
- 29/07/2024151,118 mi+136,006 mi
- 01/08/202415,119 mi-135,999 mi
Average of roughly 121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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