1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P184 EPC
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/06/1997. Recorded mileage 135,099 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,099 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
P184 EPC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 135,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 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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P184 EPC Mileage History
- 21/07/200635,117 mi
- 04/07/200735,758 mi+641 mi
- 07/07/200835,882 mi+124 mi
- 15/07/200939,021 mi+3,139 mi
- 14/07/201045,404 mi+6,383 mi
- 01/07/201151,836 mi+6,432 mi
- 11/07/201260,192 mi+8,356 mi
- 12/07/201260,193 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/201364,853 mi+4,660 mi
- 18/07/201364,853 mi
- 09/07/201469,973 mi+5,120 mi
- 09/07/201469,973 mi
- 07/07/201572,988 mi+3,015 mi
- 05/07/201676,166 mi+3,178 mi
- 12/07/201780,216 mi+4,050 mi
- 01/09/201882,988 mi+2,772 mi
- 12/08/201984,185 mi+1,197 mi
- 14/07/202084,954 mi+769 mi
- 27/07/202084,961 mi+7 mi
- 20/07/202185,380 mi+419 mi
- 13/07/202286,219 mi+839 mi
- 24/05/202387,041 mi+822 mi
- 17/05/202495,220 mi+8,179 mi
- 17/05/202495,220 mi
- 29/07/2026135,097 mi+39,877 mi
- 06/08/2026135,099 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,988 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
P184 EPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P184 EPC) between July 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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 carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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