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BMW 3 SERIES1997 · 2.5L PETROL

R720 VCS

Vehicle Insight Summary

BMW 3 SERIES (1997, PETROL, 2494cc) — mileage recorded at 113,238. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 02/01/2014

Tax

SORN

Statutory Off Road Notification

Mileage: 113,238
Fuel: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2494cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

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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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Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 22, 2026, 06:37 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 BMW 3 Series (R720 VCS) has a recorded MOT history spanning from September 2008 to January 2013, with 5 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 13 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY