1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · R811 ULU
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 137,571 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2007.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R811 ULU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2006
- 137,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R811 ULU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (R811 ULU) between February 2006 and February 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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