1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · WEE 282
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 83,572 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WEE 282 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 83,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WEE 282 Mileage History
- 04/08/202280,955 mi
- 14/08/202381,513 mi+558 mi
- 06/08/202581,861 mi+348 mi
- 13/08/202581,866 mi+5 mi
- 23/09/202683,572 mi+1,706 mi
Average of roughly 633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WEE 282 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (WEE 282) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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