1997 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · F14 RAB
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 06/08/1997. Recorded mileage 141,756 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,756 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
F14 RAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 141,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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F14 RAB Mileage History
- 17/11/2022138,603 mi
- 03/01/2024141,136 mi+2,533 mi
- 05/04/2025141,148 mi+12 mi
- 15/04/2026141,756 mi+608 mi
- 15/04/2026141,756 mi
Average of roughly 925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F14 RAB 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 (F14 RAB) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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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