1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · P254 CCT
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 119,094 miles. MOT valid until 25/08/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3198cc
P254 CCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 119,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
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.
P254 CCT Mileage History
- 03/05/2023109,696 mi
- 01/08/2024113,994 mi+4,298 mi
- 29/07/2025118,073 mi+4,079 mi
- 24/07/2026119,064 mi+991 mi
- 27/08/2026119,094 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 2,832 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P254 CCT 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 (P254 CCT) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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: Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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