1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P461 AFG
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. MOT valid until 28/07/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
P461 AFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P461 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 (P461 AFG) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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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