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1997 BMW 2.8L Petrol · P41 HJH

P41 HJH

1997 BMW (2.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 152,909 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
BMW
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
152,909 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2793cc

P41 HJH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
  • 152,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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P41 HJH Mileage History

  1. 23/03/2024148,102 mi
  2. 23/03/2024148,102 mi
  3. 22/03/2025151,205 mi+3,103 mi
  4. 04/04/2026152,909 mi+1,704 mi
  5. 04/04/2026152,909 mi

Average of roughly 2,366 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P41 HJH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 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 Unknown (P41 HJH) between March 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
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ADVISORY

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