1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R242 AKE
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 27/08/1997. Recorded mileage 111,843 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
R242 AKE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/06/2026
- 111,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 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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R242 AKE Mileage History
- 11/11/2023110,508 mi
- 07/06/2025110,825 mi+317 mi
- 18/06/2026111,843 mi+1,018 mi
Average of roughly 513 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R242 AKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R242 AKE) between November 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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