1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · R725 GDX
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 109,261 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R725 GDX Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 109,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
R725 GDX Mileage History
- 23/03/200641,500 mi
- 23/05/200752,323 mi+10,823 mi
- 23/05/200752,323 mi
- 19/05/200857,381 mi+5,058 mi
- 19/05/200857,381 mi
- 09/05/200962,058 mi+4,677 mi
- 13/05/200962,096 mi+38 mi
- 08/05/201066,232 mi+4,136 mi
- 07/05/201170,550 mi+4,318 mi
- 10/05/201170,550 mi
- 21/04/201275,625 mi+5,075 mi
- 21/04/201275,625 mi
- 26/03/201381,651 mi+6,026 mi
- 02/04/201486,107 mi+4,456 mi
- 23/04/201486,548 mi+441 mi
- 24/03/201589,977 mi+3,429 mi
- 24/03/201589,977 mi
- 21/04/2016100,243 mi+10,266 mi
- 21/04/2016100,243 mi
- 20/09/2017102,284 mi+2,041 mi
- 27/07/2019103,980 mi+1,696 mi
- 18/03/2021105,090 mi+1,110 mi
- 29/03/2022106,244 mi+1,154 mi
- 10/05/2024106,780 mi+536 mi
- 09/05/2025108,187 mi+1,407 mi
- 22/04/2026109,261 mi+1,074 mi
Average of roughly 3,374 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
R725 GDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (R725 GDX) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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