DVLA verified

MOT valid

Tax valid

1997 BMW M33.2L Petrol

R473 EEC

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for R473 EEC: 1997 BMW M3 (Blue, Petrol). Mileage: 105,268. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT

Valid

Expires 06/05/2027

Tax

Taxed

Expires 01/04/2027

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Mileage: 105,268
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 3201cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Excellent

Public record health check: Excellent.

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jul 2026, 13:57

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1997 BMW M3 (R473 EEC), we found 5 MOT results in the period of August 2021 to May 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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FAIL

ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score

78/100

Risk Level

Medium

Est. Annual Cost

£2,500-£4,000

Mileage

The current mileage of 105,268 is below ...

Our Verdict

Proceed with caution but consider this a strong candidate for an enthusiast. While the recent MOT history is clean, the vehicle has a documented history of brake pipe corrosion that requires thorough verification.

When viewing this M3, your primary focus should be the underside of the vehicle. While the 2018 MOT failure for extensive brake pipe corrosion was rectified, you must ensure that all lines have been replaced with high-quality, corrosion-resistant components and that no new rust is forming on the chassis or fuel lines.

Ask for a detailed service history, specifically looking for evidence of preventative maintenance on the cooling system and suspension. Given the 2020 advisory regarding power steering seepage and air con pump leaks, verify that these issues were professionally addressed and are not currently present. For a car of this era and performance tier, a comprehensive folder of receipts is often more valuable than the car's appearance alone.

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