1997 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · P60 SAJ
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 195,020 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/02/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
P60 SAJ Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/11/2009
- 195,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 30 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
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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P60 SAJ Mileage History
- 29/06/2005120,569 mi
- 05/07/2006144,509 mi+23,940 mi
- 16/06/2007171,887 mi+27,378 mi
- 08/12/2007177,599 mi+5,712 mi
- 11/12/2008185,226 mi+7,627 mi
- 20/11/2009195,020 mi+9,794 mi
Average of roughly 16,944 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P60 SAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P60 SAJ) between June 2005 and November 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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