1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P204 ABB
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 22/01/1997. Recorded mileage 102,680 miles. MOT valid until 11/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,680 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
P204 ABB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 102,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P204 ABB Mileage History
- 30/06/2023102,373 mi
- 10/08/2024102,548 mi+175 mi
- 10/09/2025102,674 mi+126 mi
- 13/10/2025102,680 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 134 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P204 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 (P204 ABB) between June 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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