1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · AND 726T
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 22/01/1997. Recorded mileage 169,935 miles. MOT valid until 17/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
AND 726T Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 169,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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AND 726T Mileage History
- 06/02/200673,796 mi
- 07/02/200779,963 mi+6,167 mi
- 04/02/200886,928 mi+6,965 mi
- 09/02/200994,310 mi+7,382 mi
- 05/02/201099,289 mi+4,979 mi
- 06/02/201099,290 mi+1 mi
- 08/02/2011102,913 mi+3,623 mi
- 08/02/2012107,612 mi+4,699 mi
- 09/02/2013110,625 mi+3,013 mi
- 13/02/2013110,625 mi
- 20/01/2014112,869 mi+2,244 mi
- 20/01/2014112,869 mi
- 06/03/2015119,902 mi+7,033 mi
- 26/02/2016125,655 mi+5,753 mi
- 08/03/2017128,317 mi+2,662 mi
- 09/03/2017128,319 mi+2 mi
- 29/03/2018133,990 mi+5,671 mi
- 30/03/2018133,992 mi+2 mi
- 05/03/2019139,365 mi+5,373 mi
- 05/03/2019139,365 mi
- 27/03/2020143,873 mi+4,508 mi
- 30/03/2021147,847 mi+3,974 mi
- 04/04/2022152,390 mi+4,543 mi
- 06/04/2022152,390 mi
- 19/04/2023156,884 mi+4,494 mi
- 21/03/2024161,859 mi+4,975 mi
- 22/03/2024161,862 mi+3 mi
- 24/03/2025165,464 mi+3,602 mi
- 07/04/2026169,935 mi+4,471 mi
Average of roughly 4,768 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
AND 726T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (AND 726T) between February 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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