1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P573 AFG
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 211,688 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P573 AFG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 211,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P573 AFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P573 AFG) between June 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Windscreen (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
P573 AFG Mileage History
- 01/06/2006149,034 mi
- 02/06/2006149,034 mi
- 10/05/2007151,540 mi+2,506 mi
- 14/05/2008156,455 mi+4,915 mi
- 15/05/2008156,465 mi+10 mi
- 11/05/2009163,679 mi+7,214 mi
- 11/05/2009163,679 mi
- 13/05/2010168,153 mi+4,474 mi
- 04/05/2011171,045 mi+2,892 mi
- 04/05/2011171,045 mi
- 14/05/2012174,322 mi+3,277 mi
- 28/05/2013178,707 mi+4,385 mi
- 28/05/2013178,707 mi
- 14/05/2014187,631 mi+8,924 mi
- 20/05/2014187,748 mi+117 mi
- 04/06/2015195,524 mi+7,776 mi
- 08/06/2015195,524 mi
- 31/05/2016201,199 mi+5,675 mi
- 31/05/2016201,199 mi
- 25/05/2017208,048 mi+6,849 mi
- 01/06/2017208,053 mi+5 mi
- 09/08/2025210,176 mi+2,123 mi
- 07/08/2026211,688 mi+1,512 mi
Average of roughly 3,104 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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