1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R676 BLH
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 65,675 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
R676 BLH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2024
- 65,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 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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R676 BLH Mileage History
- 15/12/202163,249 mi
- 07/12/202264,182 mi+933 mi
- 15/12/202365,279 mi+1,097 mi
- 15/12/202365,279 mi
- 23/11/202465,675 mi+396 mi
Average of roughly 825 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R676 BLH MOT History
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 (R676 BLH) between December 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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