1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · E36 MSS
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 11/08/1997. Recorded mileage 69,233 miles. MOT valid until 04/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,233 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
E36 MSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 69,233 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
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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.
E36 MSS Mileage History
- 28/10/202168,917 mi
- 20/01/202368,941 mi+24 mi
- 19/09/202469,185 mi+244 mi
- 19/09/202469,185 mi
- 05/01/202669,233 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 75 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E36 MSS 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 (E36 MSS) between October 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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