1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P102 DPM
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/02/1997. Recorded mileage 124,272 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
P102 DPM Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2022
- 124,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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P102 DPM Mileage History
- 21/02/200650,054 mi
- 20/02/200758,115 mi+8,061 mi
- 21/02/200758,119 mi+4 mi
- 19/02/200861,776 mi+3,657 mi
- 19/02/200861,780 mi+4 mi
- 17/02/200964,003 mi+2,223 mi
- 17/02/200964,003 mi
- 01/02/201066,932 mi+2,929 mi
- 17/02/201170,718 mi+3,786 mi
- 17/02/201170,722 mi+4 mi
- 14/02/201272,584 mi+1,862 mi
- 14/02/201272,584 mi
- 11/02/201377,347 mi+4,763 mi
- 13/02/201481,458 mi+4,111 mi
- 14/02/201481,463 mi+5 mi
- 04/02/201585,924 mi+4,461 mi
- 05/02/201585,929 mi+5 mi
- 08/04/201690,332 mi+4,403 mi
- 04/04/201899,790 mi+9,458 mi
- 04/04/201899,790 mi
- 03/04/2019104,470 mi+4,680 mi
- 04/04/2019104,472 mi+2 mi
- 27/08/2020111,641 mi+7,169 mi
- 21/09/2021118,420 mi+6,779 mi
- 24/09/2021118,424 mi+4 mi
- 28/09/2022124,272 mi+5,848 mi
- 03/10/2022124,272 mi
Average of roughly 4,468 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
P102 DPM 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 (P102 DPM) between February 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened REAR BUMP STOPS (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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