1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R144 ABH
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04/08/1997. Recorded mileage 40,846 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,846 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
R144 ABH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2024
- 40,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
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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R144 ABH Mileage History
- 27/07/202240,711 mi
- 27/07/202240,711 mi
- 01/03/202440,844 mi+133 mi
- 11/03/202440,846 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 83 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R144 ABH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R144 ABH) between July 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2024 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: Tyres (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed and corroded ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracking cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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