1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M8 TEK
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 34,782 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,782 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
M8 TEK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2024
- 34,782 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.
M8 TEK Mileage History
- 18/11/202434,782 mi
- 18/11/202434,782 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
M8 TEK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (M8 TEK) between November 2024 and November 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: BMW M3
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