1997 BMW 3 Series 3.2L Petrol · P852 KEF
1997 BMW 3 Series (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 108,674 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3201cc
P852 KEF Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2009
- 108,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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P852 KEF Mileage History
- 15/02/2006133,355 mi
- 17/02/2006133,358 mi+3 mi
- 29/02/2008107,002 mi-26,356 mi
- 11/03/2008107,002 mi
- 06/03/2009108,672 mi+1,670 mi
- 07/03/2009108,674 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -8,078 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P852 KEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P852 KEF) between February 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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