1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Diesel · P514 JBC
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 135,389 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2498cc
P514 JBC Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2023
- 135,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 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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P514 JBC Mileage History
- 19/12/200564,583 mi
- 01/12/200669,825 mi+5,242 mi
- 01/12/200669,827 mi+2 mi
- 14/01/200874,824 mi+4,997 mi
- 15/01/200874,826 mi+2 mi
- 15/12/200878,858 mi+4,032 mi
- 15/12/200878,858 mi
- 19/01/201081,851 mi+2,993 mi
- 20/01/201081,816 mi-35 mi
- 24/01/201184,924 mi+3,108 mi
- 24/01/201184,925 mi+1 mi
- 17/01/201290,039 mi+5,114 mi
- 18/01/201290,041 mi+2 mi
- 15/01/201391,442 mi+1,401 mi
- 18/01/201391,444 mi+2 mi
- 25/02/201496,622 mi+5,178 mi
- 06/03/201598,311 mi+1,689 mi
- 05/03/2016100,137 mi+1,826 mi
- 16/02/2017111,081 mi+10,944 mi
- 01/03/2017111,089 mi+8 mi
- 16/02/2018118,735 mi+7,646 mi
- 16/02/2018118,735 mi
- 28/02/2019123,715 mi+4,980 mi
- 28/05/2019123,720 mi+5 mi
- 28/05/2019123,720 mi
- 12/11/2020127,454 mi+3,734 mi
- 08/12/2021170,702 mi+43,248 mi
- 09/12/2021129,290 mi-41,412 mi
- 17/11/2022132,155 mi+2,865 mi
- 17/11/2022132,155 mi
- 13/11/2023135,389 mi+3,234 mi
Average of roughly 3,956 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P514 JBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P514 JBC) between December 2005 and November 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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