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70 BWV

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,483 mi
Last recorded19,483 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 BWV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 19,483 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 19,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 18,758 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 18,496 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 18,217 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 18,037 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 17,916 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 17,669 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 17,669 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 17,473 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 17,319 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,275 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 17,106 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 17,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 16,876 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 16,779 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 16,635 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 16,425 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,080 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,813 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 15,007 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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70 BWV is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 80,351 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 70 BWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 70 BWV registered?

70 BWV is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is 70 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 70 BWV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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