1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P378 GTA
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 159,856 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
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P378 GTA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2024
- 159,856 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: 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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P378 GTA Mileage History
- 29/04/2022152,536 mi
- 05/05/2022152,536 mi
- 21/06/2023157,444 mi+4,908 mi
- 15/06/2024159,856 mi+2,412 mi
Average of roughly 3,436 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P378 GTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P378 GTA) between April 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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