Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P727 HJB

P727 HJB

1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03/06/1997. Recorded mileage 73,467 miles. MOT valid until 30/09/2027.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/09/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
73,467 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/09/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2494cc

P727 HJB Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
  • 73,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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P727 HJB Mileage History

  1. 05/06/200640,433 mi
  2. 04/06/200746,905 mi+6,472 mi
  3. 04/06/200848,687 mi+1,782 mi
  4. 01/06/200950,772 mi+2,085 mi
  5. 01/06/200950,772 mi
  6. 24/05/201052,515 mi+1,743 mi
  7. 23/05/201154,005 mi+1,490 mi
  8. 07/06/201255,768 mi+1,763 mi
  9. 05/06/201356,992 mi+1,224 mi
  10. 03/06/201458,476 mi+1,484 mi
  11. 27/05/201560,287 mi+1,811 mi
  12. 23/05/201661,120 mi+833 mi
  13. 07/06/201761,503 mi+383 mi
  14. 07/06/201861,912 mi+409 mi
  15. 04/06/201962,391 mi+479 mi
  16. 26/06/202062,556 mi+165 mi
  17. 27/05/202162,720 mi+164 mi
  18. 02/10/202368,221 mi+5,501 mi
  19. 10/09/202470,470 mi+2,249 mi
  20. 20/09/202572,962 mi+2,492 mi
  21. 15/09/202673,467 mi+505 mi

Average of roughly 1,629 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

P727 HJB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 04:25
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P727 HJB) between June 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.

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