1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P666 DDC
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 162,718 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P666 DDC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2015
- 162,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P666 DDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P666 DDC) between April 2006 and January 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)”.
P666 DDC Mileage History
- 20/04/2006111,964 mi
- 23/04/2007115,788 mi+3,824 mi
- 17/02/2009135,593 mi+19,805 mi
- 03/02/2010146,317 mi+10,724 mi
- 03/02/2010146,317 mi
- 16/12/2010147,292 mi+975 mi
- 18/12/2010147,292 mi
- 08/12/2011148,327 mi+1,035 mi
- 04/12/2012150,048 mi+1,721 mi
- 03/12/2013153,584 mi+3,536 mi
- 07/12/2013153,590 mi+6 mi
- 06/12/2014162,482 mi+8,892 mi
- 06/01/2015162,715 mi+233 mi
- 16/01/2015162,718 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,806 miles per year across 14 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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