1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P370 CFP
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 132,961 miles. MOT valid until 30/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,961 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
P370 CFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 132,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P370 CFP Mileage History
- 21/04/2022129,759 mi
- 21/04/2023130,006 mi+247 mi
- 25/04/2024130,169 mi+163 mi
- 02/05/2025131,051 mi+882 mi
- 28/04/2026132,961 mi+1,910 mi
Average of roughly 797 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P370 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 (P370 CFP) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 38 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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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