1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P927 DUY
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02/01/1997. Recorded mileage 81,984 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,984 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
P927 DUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2025
- 81,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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P927 DUY Mileage History
- 31/05/202272,608 mi
- 20/07/202372,805 mi+197 mi
- 24/07/202476,946 mi+4,141 mi
- 02/08/202581,984 mi+5,038 mi
- 02/08/202581,984 mi
Average of roughly 2,955 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P927 DUY 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 (P927 DUY) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 August 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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