1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P168 CFP
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 12/03/1997. Recorded mileage 125,466 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,466 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
P168 CFP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2024
- 125,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 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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P168 CFP Mileage History
- 16/08/2022125,168 mi
- 16/08/2022125,168 mi
- 27/01/2024125,460 mi+292 mi
- 27/01/2024125,466 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 206 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P168 CFP MOT History
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 1997 BMW 3 Series (P168 CFP) between August 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2024 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: Brakes (22 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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