1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M333 GAB
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 74,359 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3201cc
M333 GAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2010
- 74,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
M333 GAB Mileage History
- 20/02/200755,433 mi
- 02/04/200973,397 mi+17,964 mi
- 16/04/200973,400 mi+3 mi
- 21/09/201074,248 mi+848 mi
- 09/10/201074,359 mi+111 mi
Average of roughly 5,210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M333 GAB 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 (M333 GAB) between February 2007 and October 2010.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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