1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R173 FAN
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 76,100 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25/03/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
R173 FAN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2020
- 76,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 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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R173 FAN Mileage History
- 29/05/200644,680 mi
- 12/07/200747,378 mi+2,698 mi
- 12/07/200747,378 mi
- 10/07/200850,129 mi+2,751 mi
- 10/07/200850,129 mi
- 09/07/200952,381 mi+2,252 mi
- 26/07/201054,989 mi+2,608 mi
- 07/07/201156,767 mi+1,778 mi
- 18/07/201156,788 mi+21 mi
- 16/08/201259,542 mi+2,754 mi
- 30/07/201361,206 mi+1,664 mi
- 30/07/201361,206 mi
- 01/08/201464,483 mi+3,277 mi
- 14/08/201566,077 mi+1,594 mi
- 14/08/201566,077 mi
- 15/08/201667,414 mi+1,337 mi
- 09/08/201769,016 mi+1,602 mi
- 10/08/201769,018 mi+2 mi
- 21/08/201869,777 mi+759 mi
- 22/08/201869,779 mi+2 mi
- 15/05/202076,100 mi+6,321 mi
Average of roughly 2,250 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
R173 FAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R173 FAN) between May 2006 and May 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.
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