1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P343 AFG
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 148,321 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P343 AFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 148,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P343 AFG 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 (P343 AFG) between May 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 30 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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.
P343 AFG Mileage History
- 23/05/2022134,770 mi
- 29/06/2023136,252 mi+1,482 mi
- 09/07/2024137,376 mi+1,124 mi
- 11/07/2025142,681 mi+5,305 mi
- 17/07/2026148,321 mi+5,640 mi
Average of roughly 3,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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