1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P32 DPK
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 171,081 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/04/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
P32 DPK Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2009
- 171,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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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P32 DPK Mileage History
- 02/12/2005149,948 mi
- 28/12/2006159,079 mi+9,131 mi
- 28/12/2007164,314 mi+5,235 mi
- 31/12/2007164,377 mi+63 mi
- 22/12/2008169,688 mi+5,311 mi
- 01/05/2009171,081 mi+1,393 mi
Average of roughly 6,195 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P32 DPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P32 DPK) between December 2005 and May 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2009 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: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”.
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