1997 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · R896 SER
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 112,889 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
R896 SER Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2012
- 112,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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R896 SER Mileage History
- 04/08/200676,107 mi
- 14/08/200676,199 mi+92 mi
- 09/08/200778,337 mi+2,138 mi
- 10/08/200778,356 mi+19 mi
- 14/08/200881,380 mi+3,024 mi
- 14/08/200881,380 mi
- 27/07/200984,204 mi+2,824 mi
- 28/07/200984,215 mi+11 mi
- 13/08/201087,919 mi+3,704 mi
- 29/07/201196,550 mi+8,631 mi
- 09/08/201196,555 mi+5 mi
- 13/08/2012112,692 mi+16,137 mi
- 18/08/2012112,889 mi+197 mi
Average of roughly 6,090 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
R896 SER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R896 SER) between August 2006 and August 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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