1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · R3 HSR
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 91,565 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3201cc
R3 HSR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2022
- 91,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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.
R3 HSR Mileage History
- 21/09/202191,338 mi
- 27/09/202291,555 mi+217 mi
- 13/10/202291,565 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 214 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R3 HSR 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 (R3 HSR) between September 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2022 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit co2 too high (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID been fitted (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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