1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · R430 BAX
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 247,678 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 247,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3201cc
R430 BAX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2022
- 247,678 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.
R430 BAX Mileage History
- 26/08/2021241,934 mi
- 14/09/2021242,029 mi+95 mi
- 05/09/2022247,086 mi+5,057 mi
- 20/10/2022247,678 mi+592 mi
Average of roughly 4,995 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R430 BAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (R430 BAX) between August 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: BMW M3
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