1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P140 DPM
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 02/05/1997. Recorded mileage 176,997 miles. MOT valid until 11/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
P140 DPM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 176,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P140 DPM Mileage History
- 13/04/200690,263 mi
- 21/04/200690,526 mi+263 mi
- 05/04/2007100,990 mi+10,464 mi
- 24/04/2008111,939 mi+10,949 mi
- 01/04/2009120,562 mi+8,623 mi
- 08/04/2010124,489 mi+3,927 mi
- 08/04/2010124,489 mi
- 02/04/2011130,128 mi+5,639 mi
- 09/04/2011130,292 mi+164 mi
- 03/05/2012137,255 mi+6,963 mi
- 01/05/2013141,883 mi+4,628 mi
- 30/04/2014145,884 mi+4,001 mi
- 06/05/2016151,117 mi+5,233 mi
- 09/06/2017158,896 mi+7,779 mi
- 19/12/2018164,261 mi+5,365 mi
- 15/03/2021168,577 mi+4,316 mi
- 28/03/2023170,244 mi+1,667 mi
- 28/03/2023170,244 mi
- 04/04/2024171,648 mi+1,404 mi
- 16/04/2024171,656 mi+8 mi
- 13/10/2025176,997 mi+5,341 mi
Average of roughly 4,448 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
P140 DPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P140 DPM) between April 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
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