1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · P966 AFG
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 02 May 1997. Recorded mileage 39,702 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P966 AFG Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2024
- 39,702 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.
P966 AFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (P966 AFG) between July 2024 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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