1997 BMW 3 Series 1.7L Diesel · R655 JTD
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 174,758 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
R655 JTD Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2010
- 174,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R655 JTD Mileage History
- 06/04/2006140,472 mi
- 07/04/2006140,474 mi+2 mi
- 06/04/2007147,671 mi+7,197 mi
- 06/04/2007147,671 mi
- 03/04/2008155,151 mi+7,480 mi
- 03/04/2008155,151 mi
- 24/03/2009165,028 mi+9,877 mi
- 01/04/2009165,072 mi+44 mi
- 28/10/2010174,758 mi+9,686 mi
- 28/10/2010174,758 mi
Average of roughly 7,515 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R655 JTD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R655 JTD) between April 2006 and October 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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