1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 YRO
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 137,028 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,028 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 YRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 137,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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 YRO Mileage History
- 23/07/2024135,109 mi
- 01/08/2024135,116 mi+7 mi
- 29/07/2025136,938 mi+1,822 mi
- 03/09/2025137,028 mi+90 mi
- 03/09/2025137,028 mi
Average of roughly 1,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M3 YRO 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 (M3 YRO) between July 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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