1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P5 ADY
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 152,053 miles. MOT valid until 20/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
P5 ADY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 152,053 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: Average
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P5 ADY Mileage History
- 06/01/2023139,897 mi
- 31/01/2024149,096 mi+9,199 mi
- 31/01/2024149,096 mi
- 21/03/2026152,053 mi+2,957 mi
- 21/03/2026152,053 mi
Average of roughly 3,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P5 ADY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P5 ADY) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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