1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P823 AFG
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 71,447 miles. MOT valid until 03/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
P823 AFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 71,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P823 AFG Mileage History
- 12/04/202367,989 mi
- 10/04/202469,140 mi+1,151 mi
- 07/04/202570,324 mi+1,184 mi
- 08/04/202570,330 mi+6 mi
- 08/04/202671,447 mi+1,117 mi
Average of roughly 1,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P823 AFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P823 AFG) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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