1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · C7 APW
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 06/11/1997. Recorded mileage 103,918 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,918 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
C7 APW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 103,918 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: Good
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.
C7 APW Mileage History
- 17/02/2023103,446 mi
- 19/02/2024103,531 mi+85 mi
- 21/02/2025103,708 mi+177 mi
- 31/03/2026103,917 mi+209 mi
- 31/03/2026103,918 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C7 APW 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 (C7 APW) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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