1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P808 HJM
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26/06/1997. Recorded mileage 96,312 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,312 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
P808 HJM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2023
- 96,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
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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P808 HJM Mileage History
- 03/10/200658,678 mi
- 19/09/200773,219 mi+14,541 mi
- 24/09/200765,611 mi-7,608 mi
- 25/04/200965,834 mi+223 mi
- 30/04/201074,764 mi+8,930 mi
- 06/05/201183,601 mi+8,837 mi
- 10/05/201183,601 mi
- 04/05/201290,625 mi+7,024 mi
- 10/05/201392,042 mi+1,417 mi
- 06/05/201492,635 mi+593 mi
- 06/05/201492,635 mi
- 07/05/201593,344 mi+709 mi
- 03/07/201893,622 mi+278 mi
- 05/07/201995,672 mi+2,050 mi
- 12/07/201995,678 mi+6 mi
- 08/07/202096,116 mi+438 mi
- 09/07/202096,116 mi
- 08/07/202196,206 mi+90 mi
- 08/07/202296,258 mi+52 mi
- 19/07/202296,267 mi+9 mi
- 08/07/202396,312 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 2,245 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P808 HJM 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 (P808 HJM) between October 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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