1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P627 KOX
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/02/1997. Recorded mileage 80,170 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,170 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
P627 KOX Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 80,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P627 KOX Mileage History
- 05/05/200634,679 mi
- 06/05/200634,679 mi
- 21/05/200740,808 mi+6,129 mi
- 21/05/200740,808 mi
- 20/05/200843,703 mi+2,895 mi
- 21/05/200843,703 mi
- 19/05/200945,955 mi+2,252 mi
- 20/05/200945,955 mi
- 03/06/201048,404 mi+2,449 mi
- 26/05/201149,730 mi+1,326 mi
- 26/05/201149,730 mi
- 01/12/201150,630 mi+900 mi
- 05/12/201150,646 mi+16 mi
- 10/01/201352,030 mi+1,384 mi
- 10/01/201352,030 mi
- 23/06/201453,546 mi+1,516 mi
- 23/06/201453,546 mi
- 29/06/201554,827 mi+1,281 mi
- 29/06/201656,171 mi+1,344 mi
- 27/06/201757,558 mi+1,387 mi
- 27/06/201757,558 mi
- 29/06/201858,666 mi+1,108 mi
- 02/07/201858,666 mi
- 25/10/201960,001 mi+1,335 mi
- 18/11/201960,005 mi+4 mi
- 25/11/202060,020 mi+15 mi
- 21/10/202167,248 mi+7,228 mi
- 08/11/202270,632 mi+3,384 mi
- 18/06/202470,777 mi+145 mi
- 06/09/202580,170 mi+9,393 mi
Average of roughly 2,352 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
P627 KOX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P627 KOX) between May 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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: “Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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