DVLA verified

1997 BMW 3 SERIES2.8L Petrol

R173 BWT

Vehicle Insight Summary

1997 BMW 3 SERIES — Petrol, 2793cc. This vehicle has 148,688 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Expired

Expires 23/06/2025

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 148,688
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2793cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Average

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 BMW 3 Series (R173 BWT) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2022 to June 2024, with 2 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 2 passes and 0 failures recorded. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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