1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · P98 LBA
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 25/02/1997. Recorded mileage 185,279 miles. MOT valid until 17/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
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P98 LBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 185,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P98 LBA Mileage History
- 15/03/2024169,297 mi
- 16/03/2024169,352 mi+55 mi
- 14/03/2025178,145 mi+8,793 mi
- 14/03/2025178,145 mi
- 13/03/2026185,279 mi+7,134 mi
Average of roughly 8,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P98 LBA 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 (P98 LBA) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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