1997 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · M8 MWX
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 119,954 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
M8 MWX Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2019
- 119,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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M8 MWX Mileage History
- 17/10/2006105,303 mi
- 25/10/2006105,491 mi+188 mi
- 16/11/2007113,062 mi+7,571 mi
- 20/11/2007113,119 mi+57 mi
- 06/03/2015119,385 mi+6,266 mi
- 15/03/2016119,933 mi+548 mi
- 24/08/2017119,952 mi+19 mi
- 07/09/2017119,953 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/2019119,954 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,178 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
M8 MWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (M8 MWX) between October 2006 and March 2019.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)”.
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