1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P622 HRM
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 118,338 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/12/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
P622 HRM Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2008
- 118,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 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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P622 HRM Mileage History
- 13/12/2005101,218 mi
- 13/12/2005101,218 mi
- 29/12/2006105,545 mi+4,327 mi
- 29/12/2006105,545 mi
- 11/12/2007110,860 mi+5,315 mi
- 11/12/2007110,860 mi
- 23/12/2008118,338 mi+7,478 mi
Average of roughly 5,654 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P622 HRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P622 HRM) between December 2005 and December 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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