1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P716 RYU
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 77,249 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/11/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
P716 RYU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2011
- 77,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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: Poor
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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P716 RYU Mileage History
- 03/07/200654,488 mi
- 09/07/200758,780 mi+4,292 mi
- 04/07/200865,739 mi+6,959 mi
- 16/07/200865,761 mi+22 mi
- 15/10/200969,342 mi+3,581 mi
- 19/10/200969,344 mi+2 mi
- 23/10/201074,206 mi+4,862 mi
- 01/11/201074,209 mi+3 mi
- 01/11/201177,247 mi+3,038 mi
- 08/11/201177,249 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,254 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
P716 RYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P716 RYU) between July 2006 and November 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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