1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 RXU
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 74,732 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3201cc
M3 RXU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2008
- 74,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
M3 RXU Mileage History
- 12/09/200673,482 mi
- 25/06/200774,162 mi+680 mi
- 12/09/200874,732 mi+570 mi
- 12/09/200874,732 mi
Average of roughly 625 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
M3 RXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (M3 RXU) between September 2006 and September 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2008 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (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.
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