No, M897 SDC is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for M897 SDC?

The MOT for M897 SDC is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 December 2008.

What is the recorded mileage of M897 SDC?

The recorded mileage for M897 SDC is 100,152 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M897 SDC ULEZ compliant?

No, M897 SDC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does M897 SDC have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, M897 SDC is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

1995 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M897 SDC

M897 SDC

1995 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1995. Recorded mileage 100,152 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 02/12/2008
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/06/2008)
Recorded Mileage: 100,152 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 02/12/2008

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/06/2008

Mileage: 100,152 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1995
Engine: 1796cc

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M897 SDC Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2007
100,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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M897 SDC Mileage History

27/11/200693,821 mi
28/11/200693,821 mi
29/11/2007100,104 mi+6,283 mi
03/12/2007100,152 mi+48 mi

Average of roughly 6,235 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

M897 SDC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 08:46

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 3 Series (M897 SDC) between November 2006 and December 2007.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 December 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)”.

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