1997 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · ROB 131R
1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 07/05/1997. Recorded mileage 136,860 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3201cc
ROB 131R Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 136,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
ROB 131R Mileage History
- 11/04/200775,821 mi
- 10/12/200877,265 mi+1,444 mi
- 20/01/201080,384 mi+3,119 mi
- 09/05/201185,282 mi+4,898 mi
- 30/10/2012100,874 mi+15,592 mi
- 25/10/2013116,030 mi+15,156 mi
- 24/05/2017120,204 mi+4,174 mi
- 04/05/2019120,211 mi+7 mi
- 23/03/2022120,226 mi+15 mi
- 25/03/2022120,226 mi
- 27/03/2023127,462 mi+7,236 mi
- 16/04/2024133,319 mi+5,857 mi
- 22/04/2025135,381 mi+2,062 mi
- 27/04/2026136,860 mi+1,479 mi
Average of roughly 3,205 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
ROB 131R MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (ROB 131R) between April 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a”.
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