1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 MXJ
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 74,202 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,202 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
M3 MXJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2016
- 74,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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.
M3 MXJ Mileage History
- 14/11/200560,765 mi
- 14/11/200560,765 mi
- 28/11/200662,492 mi+1,727 mi
- 06/11/200764,710 mi+2,218 mi
- 18/11/200867,339 mi+2,629 mi
- 11/11/200968,319 mi+980 mi
- 25/11/201070,937 mi+2,618 mi
- 22/11/201172,791 mi+1,854 mi
- 29/11/201273,001 mi+210 mi
- 27/11/201373,253 mi+252 mi
- 26/11/201473,570 mi+317 mi
- 25/11/201574,196 mi+626 mi
- 29/11/201674,202 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,217 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
M3 MXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (M3 MXJ) between November 2005 and November 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2016 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Common Problems: BMW M3
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