1997 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · R405 AAK
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 176,244 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R405 AAK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2023
- 176,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R405 AAK Mileage History
- 09/04/2022175,478 mi
- 15/04/2023176,244 mi+766 mi
Average of roughly 754 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R405 AAK 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 (R405 AAK) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
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