1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P417 CFJ
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 171,755 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05/04/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
P417 CFJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2022
- 171,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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P417 CFJ Mileage History
- 08/10/2021170,671 mi
- 19/10/2021170,677 mi+6 mi
- 25/10/2022171,755 mi+1,078 mi
Average of roughly 1,036 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P417 CFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P417 CFJ) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2022 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 (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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