1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · C5 SWC
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 149,990 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C5 SWC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2023
- 149,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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C5 SWC 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 (C5 SWC) between April 2023 and April 2023.
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: Average
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