1997 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · P71 PRW
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 176,708 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P71 PRW Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 176,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (64 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P71 PRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P71 PRW) between February 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (64 issues), Suspension (29 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 134 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 Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
P71 PRW Mileage History
- 28/02/2006111,326 mi
- 01/03/2007116,580 mi+5,254 mi
- 01/12/2008119,637 mi+3,057 mi
- 02/12/2009121,784 mi+2,147 mi
- 03/12/2009121,793 mi+9 mi
- 20/12/2010123,940 mi+2,147 mi
- 28/10/2013124,968 mi+1,028 mi
- 29/10/2013124,968 mi
- 08/10/2014134,007 mi+9,039 mi
- 21/10/2014134,435 mi+428 mi
- 13/10/2015144,471 mi+10,036 mi
- 13/10/2015144,471 mi
- 24/10/2016153,103 mi+8,632 mi
- 24/10/2016153,103 mi
- 16/10/2017155,233 mi+2,130 mi
- 16/11/2017155,280 mi+47 mi
- 07/12/2018157,761 mi+2,481 mi
- 10/12/2018157,761 mi
- 10/12/2019159,358 mi+1,597 mi
- 10/12/2019159,358 mi
- 10/12/2020160,406 mi+1,048 mi
- 10/12/2020160,406 mi
- 09/12/2021164,505 mi+4,099 mi
- 13/12/2021164,510 mi+5 mi
- 09/12/2022168,200 mi+3,690 mi
- 16/01/2023168,258 mi+58 mi
- 15/01/2024170,738 mi+2,480 mi
- 16/02/2024170,749 mi+11 mi
- 26/02/2025173,471 mi+2,722 mi
- 24/02/2026176,708 mi+3,237 mi
Average of roughly 3,271 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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