1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P668 FFJ
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 06/06/1997. Recorded mileage 40,339 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,339 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
P668 FFJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2022
- 40,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P668 FFJ Mileage History
- 09/05/200628,335 mi
- 18/05/200628,449 mi+114 mi
- 01/05/200729,836 mi+1,387 mi
- 09/05/200832,106 mi+2,270 mi
- 14/05/200933,694 mi+1,588 mi
- 19/05/201035,050 mi+1,356 mi
- 19/05/201035,050 mi
- 06/05/201136,000 mi+950 mi
- 22/05/201236,907 mi+907 mi
- 17/05/201338,098 mi+1,191 mi
- 21/05/201438,860 mi+762 mi
- 21/05/201438,860 mi
- 12/05/201539,568 mi+708 mi
- 23/05/201640,080 mi+512 mi
- 16/03/202240,339 mi+259 mi
Average of roughly 757 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
P668 FFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P668 FFJ) between May 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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