1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P402 GDA
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 152,039 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,039 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
P402 GDA Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2012
- 152,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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P402 GDA Mileage History
- 15/05/2006119,934 mi
- 17/05/2007122,213 mi+2,279 mi
- 14/05/2008126,041 mi+3,828 mi
- 19/05/2009132,552 mi+6,511 mi
- 19/05/2009132,552 mi
- 21/05/2010140,286 mi+7,734 mi
- 22/05/2010140,287 mi+1 mi
- 23/05/2011146,853 mi+6,566 mi
- 23/05/2011146,853 mi
- 21/05/2012152,039 mi+5,186 mi
Average of roughly 5,334 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
P402 GDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P402 GDA) between May 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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