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1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R558 BLD

R558 BLD

1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 155,332 miles. MOT valid until 29/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1796cc

R558 BLD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
  • 155,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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R558 BLD Mileage History

  1. 02/12/2022134,273 mi
  2. 15/12/2022134,285 mi+12 mi
  3. 21/12/2023142,145 mi+7,860 mi
  4. 27/12/2024150,821 mi+8,676 mi
  5. 29/12/2025155,332 mi+4,511 mi

Average of roughly 6,849 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R558 BLD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (R558 BLD) between December 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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