1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P252 HWH
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03/02/1997. Recorded mileage 123,490 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
P252 HWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 123,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P252 HWH Mileage History
- 15/10/2021122,377 mi
- 30/11/2021127,388 mi+5,011 mi
- 14/12/2021127,397 mi+9 mi
- 14/01/2022122,405 mi-4,992 mi
- 29/07/2025123,490 mi+1,085 mi
Average of roughly 294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P252 HWH MOT History
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 (P252 HWH) between October 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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