Not Sold (Est: £18,000 - £20,000)
1997 BMW M3 Saloon (E36) Estoril Blue, with an impressive history file
United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2026 • Lot 163
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, four-door 1997 BMW M3 Saloon (E36) in Estoril Blue with 109,203 miles and extensive service history. It's a well-maintained modern classic with a desirable color and manual transmission.
Condition
7
The car presents really well with minor, age-related imperfections, as to be expected. The cabin also appears complete and well kept. Therefore the car is in very good condition.
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Manual
Transmission:
WBSCD92070EX93652
Chassis No:
Odometer:
109,203 miles
R725 GDX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
While many enthusiasts gravitate toward the Coupe, the four-door Saloon has become something of a connoisseur’s choice.
Offering identical performance with greater practicality and discreet looks, it is now one of the most sought-after E36 variants.
Showing 7 former keepers, this example is finished in Estoril Blue, one of the defining colours of the E36 M3 range and presents really well with minor, age-related imperfections, as to be expected.
With correct M3 styling details, alloy wheels and factory badging, the cabin also appears complete and well kept, retaining the purposeful driver-focused layout that made these cars such rewarding machines to own and drive.
Of particular note is the substantial accompanying history file, which includes original handbooks, warranty and service books, numerous invoices, MOT certificates and a stamped maintenance record.
Early entries show supplying dealer and running-in service stamps, followed by further servicing through BMW main dealers an...
Points of note
£6,958
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,927
Median Price (Since 2020)
£421,659
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 09 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
109,261 miles
Registration Date
1997-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 22 2026 with 109,261 miles
Passed
On May 09 2025 with 108,187 miles
Passed
On May 10 2024 with 106,780 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Mar 29 2022 with 106,244 miles
Passed
On Mar 18 2021 with 105,090 miles
Passed
On Jul 27 2019 with 103,980 miles
Passed
On Sep 20 2017 with 102,284 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Apr 21 2016 with 100,243 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- all 4 brake disces rusty
Failed
On Apr 21 2016 with 100,243 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Passed
On Mar 24 2015 with 89,977 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Mar 24 2015 with 89,977 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Apr 23 2014 with 86,548 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Failed
On Apr 02 2014 with 86,107 miles
There were 13 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- FRONT TO REAR METAL FUEL PIPE SURFACE CORRODED
- DIFF LEAKING OIL
Passed
On Mar 26 2013 with 81,651 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed
On Apr 21 2012 with 75,625 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On Apr 21 2012 with 75,625 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On May 10 2011 with 70,550 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Entered:
- SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF STEERING RACK ARM
Failed
On May 07 2011 with 70,550 miles
There were 11 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User Entered:
- SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF STEERING RACK ARM
Passed
On May 08 2010 with 66,232 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Slight playin N/S of steering rack
Passed
On May 13 2009 with 62,096 miles
Failed
On May 09 2009 with 62,058 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 19 2008 with 57,381 miles
Failed
On May 19 2008 with 57,381 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Passed
On May 23 2007 with 52,323 miles
Failed
On May 23 2007 with 52,323 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory:
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passed
On Mar 23 2006 with 41,500 miles
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