1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P483 AFG
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 130,670 miles. MOT valid until 18/06/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,670 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
P483 AFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 130,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P483 AFG Mileage History
- 07/06/2025122,973 mi
- 28/05/2026130,670 mi+7,697 mi
Average of roughly 7,919 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P483 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 (P483 AFG) between January 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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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