1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · P133 ENU
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 21/01/1997. Recorded mileage 176,699 miles. MOT valid until 28/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,699 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
P133 ENU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 176,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
P133 ENU Mileage History
- 03/09/2025176,679 mi
- 26/12/2025176,699 mi+20 mi
- 29/12/2025176,699 mi
Average of roughly 63 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P133 ENU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (P133 ENU) between September 2025 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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