1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P501 FTA
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 69,950 km. MOT valid until 03/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 69,950 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2490cc
P501 FTA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 69,950 km recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P501 FTA Odometer History
- 12/08/200641,527 mi
- 08/09/200750,323 mi+8,796 mi
- 15/09/200750,346 mi+23 mi
- 18/12/200852,008 mi+1,662 mi
- 23/12/200852,059 mi+51 mi
- 02/01/201053,899 mi+1,840 mi
- 17/09/201158,854 mi+4,955 mi
- 17/09/201158,854 mi
- 11/10/201257,875 mi-979 mi
- 18/10/201257,877 mi+2 mi
- 21/10/201359,025 mi+1,148 mi
- 24/10/201359,025 mi
- 23/10/201460,117 mi+1,092 mi
- 22/10/201560,932 mi+815 mi
- 20/10/201661,987 mi+1,055 mi
- 14/10/201762,494 mi+507 mi
- 14/10/201762,494 mi
- 06/10/201864,553 mi+2,059 mi
- 06/10/201864,553 mi
- 17/10/201965,553 mi+1,000 mi
- 04/03/202366,331 mi+778 mi
- 26/02/202468,633 km
- 25/02/202569,254 km+621 km
- 28/02/202569,257 km+3 km
- 04/03/202669,950 km+693 km
Average of roughly 1,453 km per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P501 FTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P501 FTA) between August 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (5 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)”.
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