1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R10 WAT
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1997. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R10 WAT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2021
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R10 WAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R10 WAT) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”.
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