1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · J321 SHY
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 82,866 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J321 SHY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 82,866 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.
J321 SHY 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 (J321 SHY) between February 2026 and February 2026.
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: Good
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