1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M111 LPR
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 104,110 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M111 LPR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 104,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M111 LPR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (M111 LPR) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are 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.
M111 LPR Mileage History
- 23/05/202391,197 mi
- 23/05/202391,197 mi
- 30/05/202496,989 mi+5,792 mi
- 17/06/2025104,110 mi+7,121 mi
Average of roughly 6,238 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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