1997 BMW 3 Series 1.6L Petrol · P504 XHB
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 120,505 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1596cc
P504 XHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2008
- 120,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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P504 XHB Mileage History
- 22/02/2006106,092 mi
- 22/02/2006106,092 mi
- 17/02/2007113,804 mi+7,712 mi
- 20/02/2007113,804 mi
- 05/07/2008120,505 mi+6,701 mi
Average of roughly 6,094 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P504 XHB 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 (P504 XHB) between February 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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