1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · R29 CAX
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 39,539 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R29 CAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 39,539 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.
R29 CAX 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 (R29 CAX) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items 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 2 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.
R29 CAX Mileage History
- 26/09/202239,389 mi
- 29/09/202339,487 mi+98 mi
- 23/09/202439,493 mi+6 mi
- 26/09/202539,499 mi+6 mi
- 23/09/202639,539 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 38 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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