1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · R165 BLF
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 146,000 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,000 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
R165 BLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 146,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: 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.
R165 BLF Mileage History
- 20/12/2022143,194 mi
- 28/11/2023144,143 mi+949 mi
- 01/12/2023144,143 mi
- 30/04/2025146,000 mi+1,857 mi
- 01/05/2025146,000 mi
Average of roughly 1,188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R165 BLF 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 (R165 BLF) between December 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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