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1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · BS 6440

BS 6440

1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04/03/1997. Recorded mileage 142,614 miles. MOT valid until 15/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2494cc

BS 6440 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
  • 142,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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BS 6440 Mileage History

  1. 28/11/2022142,090 mi
  2. 22/11/2023142,202 mi+112 mi
  3. 29/11/2023142,203 mi+1 mi
  4. 26/11/2024142,428 mi+225 mi
  5. 16/12/2025142,614 mi+186 mi

Average of roughly 172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BS 6440 MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 3 Series (BS 6440) between November 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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