1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P588 SNO
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 97,551 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
P588 SNO Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2011
- 97,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P588 SNO Mileage History
- 13/03/200661,618 mi
- 12/03/200765,873 mi+4,255 mi
- 03/03/200869,770 mi+3,897 mi
- 02/05/200980,529 mi+10,759 mi
- 28/07/201091,159 mi+10,630 mi
- 28/06/201197,551 mi+6,392 mi
Average of roughly 6,789 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P588 SNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P588 SNO) between March 2006 and June 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (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.
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