1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · P157 BAA
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 07/05/1997. Recorded mileage 110,859 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,859 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
P157 BAA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 110,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
P157 BAA Mileage History
- 10/03/2022104,200 mi
- 30/04/2025106,052 mi+1,852 mi
- 30/04/2026110,859 mi+4,807 mi
Average of roughly 1,609 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P157 BAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (P157 BAA) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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