Official DVLA Record

1997 BMW 3 Series 3.2L Petrol · P852 KEF

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/03/2010
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/02/2010
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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P852 KEF Mileage History

  1. 15/02/2006133,355 mi
  2. 17/02/2006133,358 mi+3 mi
  3. 29/02/2008107,002 mi-26,356 mi
  4. 11/03/2008107,002 mi
  5. 06/03/2009108,672 mi+1,670 mi
  6. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 10:07
MOT Analysis

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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