1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · D8 DAV
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 20,898 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D8 DAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 20,898 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.
D8 DAV 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 (D8 DAV) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
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.
D8 DAV Mileage History
- 27/05/202220,564 mi
- 01/06/202320,724 mi+160 mi
- 08/06/202420,792 mi+68 mi
- 23/05/202520,852 mi+60 mi
- 29/05/202620,898 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 83 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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