1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · 1111 CG
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 109,996 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1111 CG Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 109,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1111 CG 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 (1111 CG) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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