1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · 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
- 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: Good
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P727 HJB Mileage History
- 05/06/200640,433 mi
- 04/06/200746,905 mi+6,472 mi
- 04/06/200848,687 mi+1,782 mi
- 01/06/200950,772 mi+2,085 mi
- 01/06/200950,772 mi
- 24/05/201052,515 mi+1,743 mi
- 23/05/201154,005 mi+1,490 mi
- 07/06/201255,768 mi+1,763 mi
- 05/06/201356,992 mi+1,224 mi
- 03/06/201458,476 mi+1,484 mi
- 27/05/201560,287 mi+1,811 mi
- 23/05/201661,120 mi+833 mi
- 07/06/201761,503 mi+383 mi
- 07/06/201861,912 mi+409 mi
- 04/06/201962,391 mi+479 mi
- 26/06/202062,556 mi+165 mi
- 27/05/202162,720 mi+164 mi
- 02/10/202368,221 mi+5,501 mi
- 10/09/202470,470 mi+2,249 mi
- 20/09/202572,962 mi+2,492 mi
- 15/09/202673,467 mi+505 mi
Average of roughly 1,629 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
P727 HJB MOT History
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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