1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P428 BNW
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 119,532 miles. MOT valid until 29/03/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,532 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
P428 BNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 119,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P428 BNW Mileage History
- 31/03/2023171,693 mi
- 26/03/2024105,230 mi-66,463 mi
- 26/03/2024105,230 mi
- 13/03/2025117,768 mi+12,538 mi
- 21/03/2026119,532 mi+1,764 mi
Average of roughly -17,546 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P428 BNW 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 (P428 BNW) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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