1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R485 AWY
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 92,116 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
R485 AWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2025
- 92,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 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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R485 AWY Mileage History
- 30/12/202289,466 mi
- 04/02/202389,645 mi+179 mi
- 23/02/202491,390 mi+1,745 mi
- 12/02/202592,116 mi+726 mi
Average of roughly 1,249 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R485 AWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R485 AWY) between December 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2025 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: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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