1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P353 CVA
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 90,268 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P353 CVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 90,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P353 CVA Mileage History
- 06/05/202282,616 mi
- 18/04/202385,563 mi+2,947 mi
- 03/05/202487,231 mi+1,668 mi
- 06/05/202588,398 mi+1,167 mi
- 01/05/202690,268 mi+1,870 mi
Average of roughly 1,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P353 CVA 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 (P353 CVA) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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