1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P79 KEO
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 89,744 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,744 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
P79 KEO Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2009
- 89,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P79 KEO Mileage History
- 13/01/200657,844 mi
- 13/01/200657,844 mi
- 15/01/200770,939 mi+13,095 mi
- 16/01/200770,950 mi+11 mi
- 17/01/200770,950 mi
- 13/09/200776,829 mi+5,879 mi
- 17/09/200776,829 mi
- 07/04/2008118,179 mi+41,350 mi
- 07/04/2008181,791 mi+63,612 mi
- 09/10/200887,772 mi-94,019 mi
- 09/10/200887,728 mi-44 mi
- 05/08/200989,744 mi+2,016 mi
Average of roughly 8,963 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P79 KEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P79 KEO) between January 2006 and August 2009.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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