1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P139 XUP
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 134,543 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,543 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
P139 XUP Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2010
- 134,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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P139 XUP Mileage History
- 24/11/200685,823 mi
- 19/09/200786,959 mi+1,136 mi
- 22/09/2009179,556 mi+92,597 mi
- 30/09/2009179,556 mi
- 20/09/2010134,543 mi-45,013 mi
Average of roughly 12,746 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P139 XUP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P139 XUP) between November 2006 and September 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2010 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.