1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P562 DBW
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20 May 1997. Recorded mileage 155,947 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P562 DBW Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2022
- 155,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P562 DBW 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 (P562 DBW) between August 2006 and April 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2022 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: Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
P562 DBW Mileage History
- 08/08/200632,939 mi
- 08/08/200740,008 mi+7,069 mi
- 08/08/200740,008 mi
- 08/08/200854,875 mi+14,867 mi
- 04/08/200974,393 mi+19,518 mi
- 13/07/201087,309 mi+12,916 mi
- 27/07/201087,755 mi+446 mi
- 03/08/201195,547 mi+7,792 mi
- 01/08/2012105,680 mi+10,133 mi
- 25/07/2013113,996 mi+8,316 mi
- 13/05/2014119,394 mi+5,398 mi
- 24/04/2015129,185 mi+9,791 mi
- 24/04/2015129,185 mi
- 20/04/2016134,801 mi+5,616 mi
- 20/04/2016134,801 mi
- 11/05/2017139,642 mi+4,841 mi
- 11/05/2017139,645 mi+3 mi
- 27/03/2018142,823 mi+3,178 mi
- 04/04/2018142,892 mi+69 mi
- 25/03/2019147,664 mi+4,772 mi
- 30/03/2019147,749 mi+85 mi
- 20/03/2020151,743 mi+3,994 mi
- 20/03/2020151,743 mi
- 16/04/2021153,765 mi+2,022 mi
- 13/04/2022155,947 mi+2,182 mi
Average of roughly 7,845 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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