1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Diesel · P514 JBC
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 135,389 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2498cc
P514 JBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2023
- 135,389 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.
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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P514 JBC Mileage History
- 08/12/2021170,702 mi
- 09/12/2021129,290 mi-41,412 mi
- 17/11/2022132,155 mi+2,865 mi
- 17/11/2022132,155 mi
- 13/11/2023135,389 mi+3,234 mi
Average of roughly -18,289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P514 JBC 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 (P514 JBC) between December 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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