1997 BMW M3 3.2 Evolution

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: M3
• Trim: Evolution
• Version: 3.2 Evolution Manual RWD Euro 2 2dr (321 bhp)
• Year: 1997
• Mileage: 196,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Coupe, 2 doors
• Engine: 3.2 litres, 321 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 267 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 2

About this car

This 1997 BMW M3 Evolution has covered 196,000 miles. The AskCar estimate for this car is £14,837. It is priced at £14,995, which is £158 above that estimate. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 750 BMW M3 adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. This car was first seen in our listings data 85 days ago. The latest MOT recorded 197,478 miles, above the advertised mileage. Check this with the dealer. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 17 July 2023, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. The seller is Dorset Motor Co, based in Dorset. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £158 (1%) over the AskCar estimate of £14,837.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 750 priced BMW M3 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 1997 BMW M3 has been on sale for at least 85 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 13 August 2026 at £14,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 17 July 2023; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 19 MOTs. The latest, on 18 July 2022, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 197,478 miles. The advert says 196,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

Similar cars

1 other 1997 BMW M3 Evolution 3.2 petrol manual coupe is for sale at UK dealers, as of 6 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 1997 BMW M3 Evolution, 3.2 petrol coupe, green. Mileage: 149,350 miles. Price: £37,999, £23,004 more than this car. Dealer: Rom Motors in Atherstone. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-m3-1997-acaf49c467cb