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M30 AWS

1999 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,638 mi
Last recorded90,638 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW M380,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 AWS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 90,638 miles

To low for brake rollers

Pass 6 May 2024 89,984 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 89,854 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 89,521 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,064 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,138 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 77,798 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,571 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,979 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 69,979 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from diff

Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from diff

Fail 19 Sep 2008 65,496 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,496 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 60,102 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 60,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,569 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 57,569 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2005 53,792 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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M30 AWS is a 1999 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M30 AWS, 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 M30 AWS registered?

M30 AWS is a 1999 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is M30 AWS safe to buy?

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