1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · IMZ 420
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 09/04/1997. Recorded mileage 111,309 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,309 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
IMZ 420 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 111,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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IMZ 420 Mileage History
- 18/11/2021108,225 mi
- 16/11/2023108,268 mi+43 mi
- 16/11/2023108,268 mi
- 24/07/2025111,309 mi+3,041 mi
- 25/07/2025111,309 mi
Average of roughly 837 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
IMZ 420 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 (IMZ 420) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front All direction indicators not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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