1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P202 ABB
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 12/02/1997. Recorded mileage 100,350 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
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P202 ABB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2023
- 100,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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P202 ABB Mileage History
- 31/12/202198,672 mi
- 12/08/202298,837 mi+165 mi
- 16/11/2023100,348 mi+1,511 mi
- 28/11/2023100,350 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 879 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P202 ABB 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 (P202 ABB) between December 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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