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1997 BMW 3 SERIES2.5L Petrol

R48 OAM

Vehicle Insight Summary

BMW 3 SERIES (1997, Petrol, 2494cc) — mileage recorded at 93,960. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 30/11/2023

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Mileage: 93,960
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2494cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 BMW 3 Series (R48 OAM) has a recorded MOT history spanning from December 2021 to November 2022, with 2 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 100% success rate (2 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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