1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P165 GPH
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 152,924 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
P165 GPH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 152,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P165 GPH Mileage History
- 15/07/200573,200 mi
- 18/12/200677,813 mi+4,613 mi
- 20/12/200677,813 mi
- 26/07/200778,565 mi+752 mi
- 23/07/200883,541 mi+4,976 mi
- 27/07/200988,119 mi+4,578 mi
- 26/07/201092,685 mi+4,566 mi
- 22/07/201198,655 mi+5,970 mi
- 28/07/2012105,302 mi+6,647 mi
- 03/08/2012105,322 mi+20 mi
- 26/07/2013107,714 mi+2,392 mi
- 25/07/2014110,524 mi+2,810 mi
- 17/07/2015113,914 mi+3,390 mi
- 21/09/2015114,093 mi+179 mi
- 22/08/2016117,075 mi+2,982 mi
- 25/08/2017120,418 mi+3,343 mi
- 15/09/2018126,345 mi+5,927 mi
- 15/09/2018126,345 mi
- 20/09/2019143,421 mi+17,076 mi
- 03/10/2020158,606 mi+15,185 mi
- 18/06/2022150,599 mi-8,007 mi
- 14/07/2023151,337 mi+738 mi
- 24/07/2024151,712 mi+375 mi
- 06/08/2025152,924 mi+1,212 mi
Average of roughly 3,974 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P165 GPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P165 GPH) between July 2005 and August 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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