1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M111 LPR
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 104,110 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,110 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
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
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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.
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.
Common Problems: BMW M3
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