1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P59 PRW
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 171,645 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
P59 PRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 171,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P59 PRW Mileage History
- 25/03/2024160,901 mi
- 27/03/2024160,918 mi+17 mi
- 04/03/2025167,488 mi+6,570 mi
- 30/03/2026171,636 mi+4,148 mi
- 31/03/2026171,645 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 5,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P59 PRW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P59 PRW) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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