1997 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · P632 RYW
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 127,014 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P632 RYW Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2010
- 127,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P632 RYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P632 RYW) between July 2006 and August 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
P632 RYW Mileage History
- 17/07/200693,558 mi
- 26/07/200693,694 mi+136 mi
- 12/06/2007101,097 mi+7,403 mi
- 27/06/2008107,576 mi+6,479 mi
- 14/09/2009115,066 mi+7,490 mi
- 14/09/2009115,066 mi
- 18/08/2010127,014 mi+11,948 mi
Average of roughly 8,183 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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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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