1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · A16 SSY
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 107,895 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3201cc
A16 SSY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2025
- 107,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
A16 SSY Mileage History
- 30/06/2022106,003 mi
- 29/08/2023107,983 mi+1,980 mi
- 29/08/2023107,983 mi
- 24/05/2025107,895 mi-88 mi
Average of roughly 653 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
A16 SSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (A16 SSY) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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