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BMW M3 E36
Evolution
Year
1997
Miles
81,000 miles
Transmission
Manual
Mobberley
Description
Mileage: 81,000 Year: 1997 Exterior Colour: Blue Interior Colour: Grey Top Speed: 155 0 - 60: 5.3 BHP: 321 Transmission: 6 Speed Manual Engine Capacity: 3200 Engine Configuration: Straight six Attention all BMW M collectors, investors and enthusiasts! 1997 BMW E36 M3 Sport Evolution finished in iconic Estoril Blue What is it? Introduced as the successor to the widely adored E30 M3, the E36 M3 Spo...
Vehicle History
Important information about the vehicle's history and condition
Insurance write-off record
History not checked
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Technical Data
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What this car costs to run
Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — every figure here is an estimate.
- Vehicle tax (VED)Registered before March 2001, so road tax is set by engine size: £230 up to 1,549cc, £375 above. The engine size is not on the listing — ask the dealer
- £230–£375
- FuelThe listing does not say which fuel it uses, so fuel is left out rather than guessed
- Not estimated
- Insurance (UK average)The UK average premium actually paid for comprehensive cover, £566 in Q2 2026 (ABI) — an average across every driver, postcode and car, not a quote for this one. Yours turns on your age, postcode and record and on the car’s insurance group. A 17–20-year-old new driver typically pays more than this average: see our guide to the cheapest cars to insure as a new driver, or the ABI figures
- £566
- ServicingFrom a minor service (£280–£450) to a major one (£550–£950) on a BMW, from Autoza's own servicing estimates by make, not survey data. Routine servicing only — excludes repairs and tyres
- £250–£950
- MOT test£54.85 maximum in Great Britain — the DVSA cap, and many garages charge less — with the first test on the third anniversary of registration. DVSA: 27.51% of car and light-van MOTs in Great Britain failed their initial test in 2025/26, and repairs are extra
- up to £54.85
- Total of the figures aboveLeaves out fuel, which we could not estimate for this car, so the real yearly cost is higher
- £1,100–£1,950
Work out the vehicle tax with our car tax calculator (it opens with this car's year filled in), or put in your own mileage and prices with the running cost calculator.
Questions about this BMW M3 E36
- Where can I view this 1997 BMW M3 E36?
- This BMW M3 E36 is located in Mobberley, UK. Contact Wizard Sports & Classics directly through Autoza.co.uk to arrange a viewing appointment.
- What is the asking price for this BMW M3 E36?
- The asking price is £26,995. You can contact the seller directly on Autoza.co.uk to enquire or negotiate.
- What is the mileage on this 1997 BMW M3 E36?
- This BMW M3 E36 has 81,000 miles on the odometer.
- Is this BMW M3 E36 automatic or manual?
- This BMW M3 E36 has a manual gearbox.
- Is this BMW M3 E36 MOT tested?
- Ask the seller for this BMW M3 E36's MOT certificate, service records and registration number. With the registration you can check its full MOT history free on GOV.UK.
- Has this BMW M3 E36 been an insurance write-off?
- Autoza does not check write-off records. Ask the seller, read the description in full, and run an HPI check on the registration before you buy.
- Can I get finance for this BMW M3 E36?
- Finance options may be available through the dealer. Use the free Autoza.co.uk car finance calculator to estimate monthly repayments for this BMW M3 E36 at £26,995.
- How much does this BMW M3 E36 cost to run per year in the UK?
- Modelled annual running cost (leaving out fuel, which we could not estimate for this car) is roughly £1,100–£1,950. That breaks down as: road tax (VED) between £230 and £375 (Registered before March 2001, so road tax is set by engine size: £230 up to 1,549cc, £375 above. The engine size is not on the listing — ask the dealer); insurance £566 (the UK average premium actually paid, ABI — not a quote for this car); servicing £250–£950; MOT test up to £54.85 (the legal maximum — many garages charge less), the test only, not any work it finds. Assumes 7,100 miles per year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, all cars, England, 2025). These are estimates, not quotes — insurance in particular varies widely with the driver's age and postcode. DVSA: 27.51% of car and light-van MOTs in Great Britain failed their initial test in 2025/26, and repairs are extra.
- What is the annual road tax (VED) on this BMW M3 E36?
- Registered before March 2001, so road tax is set by engine size: £230 up to 1,549cc, £375 above. The engine size is not on the listing — ask the dealer. Vehicle tax also does not transfer when you buy a used car — it is cancelled when the seller tells DVLA and refunded to them, so you must tax it before you drive it or declare it SORN.