1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · D20 WAX
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 142,674 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,674 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
D20 WAX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2024
- 142,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
D20 WAX Mileage History
- 18/12/2021142,600 mi
- 07/06/2023142,661 mi+61 mi
- 02/07/2024142,674 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 29 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
D20 WAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (D20 WAX) between December 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: BMW M3
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