1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P317 CFP
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 86,587 miles. MOT valid until 24/05/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,587 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.
P317 CFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 86,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 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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P317 CFP Mileage History
- 08/03/2022190,598 mi
- 05/08/2023191,875 mi+1,277 mi
- 22/05/202585,585 mi-106,290 mi
- 26/05/202686,587 mi+1,002 mi
- 26/05/202686,587 mi
Average of roughly -24,669 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P317 CFP 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 (P317 CFP) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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