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MOT Valid

1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R486 AWT

R486 AWT

1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 120,915 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/07/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
120,915 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/07/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2494cc

R486 AWT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
  • 120,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R486 AWT Mileage History

  1. 30/09/2022120,067 mi
  2. 29/09/2023120,152 mi+85 mi
  3. 30/09/2024120,264 mi+112 mi
  4. 02/10/2025120,816 mi+552 mi
  5. 22/07/2026120,915 mi+99 mi

Average of roughly 223 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R486 AWT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 13:32
MOT Analysis

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 (R486 AWT) between September 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY