1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R571 EYS
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 141,864 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/05/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
R571 EYS Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2021
- 141,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 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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R571 EYS Mileage History
- 02/08/200684,915 mi
- 26/07/200788,614 mi+3,699 mi
- 31/07/200897,062 mi+8,448 mi
- 29/07/200995,757 mi-1,305 mi
- 30/07/201099,941 mi+4,184 mi
- 22/07/2011104,102 mi+4,161 mi
- 25/07/2011104,119 mi+17 mi
- 16/07/2012107,385 mi+3,266 mi
- 01/08/2013111,609 mi+4,224 mi
- 29/07/2014116,161 mi+4,552 mi
- 29/07/2014116,161 mi
- 19/08/2015120,377 mi+4,216 mi
- 19/08/2016122,285 mi+1,908 mi
- 19/08/2017131,301 mi+9,016 mi
- 04/08/2018140,398 mi+9,097 mi
- 11/11/2019141,118 mi+720 mi
- 29/07/2021141,864 mi+746 mi
Average of roughly 3,799 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R571 EYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R571 EYS) between August 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2021 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: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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