1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · R888 LML
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 118,149 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R888 LML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 118,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R888 LML 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 (R888 LML) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 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: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
R888 LML Mileage History
- 30/05/2023116,839 mi
- 24/05/2024117,153 mi+314 mi
- 28/05/2025117,829 mi+676 mi
- 29/05/2025117,831 mi+2 mi
- 20/05/2026118,149 mi+318 mi
Average of roughly 440 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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