1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R353 AYA
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 130,642 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Nov 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R353 AYA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2022
- 130,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R353 AYA Mileage History
- 31/07/2022130,642 mi
- 31/07/2022130,642 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R353 AYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R353 AYA) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2022 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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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