1997 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · P275 GPD
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 03 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 105,718 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P275 GPD Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2023
- 105,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P275 GPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P275 GPD) between May 2006 and April 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
P275 GPD Mileage History
- 25/05/200661,941 mi
- 30/05/200769,276 mi+7,335 mi
- 17/05/200874,591 mi+5,315 mi
- 30/05/200981,158 mi+6,567 mi
- 29/05/201085,694 mi+4,536 mi
- 24/05/201190,924 mi+5,230 mi
- 29/05/201296,083 mi+5,159 mi
- 29/05/201399,538 mi+3,455 mi
- 16/07/2014104,218 mi+4,680 mi
- 02/08/2016104,235 mi+17 mi
- 12/08/2017105,409 mi+1,174 mi
- 08/08/2018108,865 mi+3,456 mi
- 25/07/2019110,459 mi+1,594 mi
- 24/08/2020111,052 mi+593 mi
- 17/07/2021105,583 mi-5,469 mi
- 10/04/2023105,718 mi+135 mi
Average of roughly 2,594 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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