1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P208 BAP
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 131,941 miles. MOT valid until 02/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,941 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P208 BAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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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P208 BAP Mileage History
- 26/01/2022127,778 mi
- 27/01/2023131,941 mi+4,163 mi
Average of roughly 4,153 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P208 BAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P208 BAP) between January 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 3”; “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within ”; “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within ”.
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