1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Diesel · E3 HPE
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/02/1997. Recorded mileage 108,336 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2498cc
E3 HPE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/10/2023
- 108,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E3 HPE Mileage History
- 24/08/2022103,449 mi
- 04/10/2023108,336 mi+4,887 mi
Average of roughly 4,396 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E3 HPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (E3 HPE) between August 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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