1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R109 ODD
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 162,285 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/12/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
R109 ODD Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2010
- 162,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R109 ODD Mileage History
- 06/11/2006145,048 mi
- 19/03/2008151,188 mi+6,140 mi
- 26/02/2009154,850 mi+3,662 mi
- 26/02/2009154,850 mi
- 22/03/2010162,263 mi+7,413 mi
- 01/04/2010162,285 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 5,069 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R109 ODD 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 (R109 ODD) between November 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)”.