1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · 1111 CG
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 109,996 miles. MOT valid until 26/04/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3201cc
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1111 CG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
1111 CG Mileage History
- 10/09/2021109,856 mi
- 28/04/2026109,996 mi+140 mi
Average of roughly 30 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (1111 CG) between September 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes 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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